Rising Ransomware Payouts Trends
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What types of data are mentioned in the text?

  • Public, secure, encrypted
  • Valuable, private, dangerous (correct)
  • Public, confidential, secure
  • Shared, temporary, sensitive

    • Why is implementing secure software and hardware challenging?

  • Lack of security vulnerabilities
  • Developers are well-informed
  • Ignorance and unawareness of developers (correct)
  • High level of encryption

    • What is a common theme among recent vulnerabilities mentioned in the text?

  • Remote control access
  • Secure network protocols
  • Data recovery solutions
  • Security vulnerabilities in various systems (correct)

    • What is often leaked during security breaches according to the text?

    <p>Names, addresses, passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company is described as a high-stakes negotiator with ransomware attackers?

    <p>Coveware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of attacks does the text mention Coveware dealing with?

    <p>Malware attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the average ransom payout in Q3 2020?

    <p>$233,817.30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By what percentage did the average ransom payout rise in the past quarter?

    <p>21%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of malware targeted ICS systems and sabotaged Iran?

    <p>Stuxnet Worm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often considered a game of good and evil players?

    <p>Practice and theory of security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ransomware heavyweights are mentioned as the primary driving factor in the demand for high ransoms?

    <p>NotPetya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What area often sees an intersection with many areas of computer science according to the text?

    <p>Practice and theory of security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'Usurpation'?

    <p>Unauthorized control of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which security mechanism focuses on preventing attacks prior to the violation of security goals?

    <p>Encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a security policy?

    <p>Statement of what is and what is not allowed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy for security mechanisms involves the use of a virus scanner?

    <p>Detection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the mechanism 'Authentication' in the context of security?

    <p>Verifying the identity of users and entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'CIA' stand for in the context of security goals?

    <p>Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an attack on Integrity?

    <p>An attacker changes the receipt of a bank transaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What security measure is used to protect resources from unauthorized disclosure?

    <p>Encryption of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of threat involves unauthorized access to information?

    <p>Disclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Deception' refer to in security terms?

    <p>Acceptance of false data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which security measure is used to protect resources from unauthorized disruption?

    <p>Restriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the 'Crash course in IT Security'?

    <p>To touch the majority of practical relevant security topics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many PhD students are part of Prof. Dr. Martin Johns' team at the Institute of Application Security?

    <p>8 PhD students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to pass the class 'Einführung in die IT-Sicherheit'?

    <p>Completing 50% of the weekly exercise sheets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which topic is NOT covered in the 'Crash course in IT Security'?

    <p>Data Privacy Laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of assessments in the 'Einführung in die IT-Sicherheit' class?

    <p>Studienleistung and Prüfungsleistung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What level of fear is associated with the 'Exercises' part of the course?

    <p>'No fear!' as experimentation is encouraged</p> Signup and view all the answers

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