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220-1102 · Question #500

A developer reports that a workstation's database file extensions have been changed from .db to .enc. The developer is also unable to open the database files manually. Which of the following is the…

The correct answer is C. Utilizing the backups. When database files are encrypted and inaccessible, indicating a ransomware attack or data corruption, utilizing backups is the most reliable method for data recovery.

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Question

A developer reports that a workstation's database file extensions have been changed from .db to .enc. The developer is also unable to open the database files manually. Which of the following is the best option for recovering the data?

Options

  • AAccessing a restore point.
  • BRebooting into safe mode
  • CUtilizing the backups
  • DUsing an AV to scan the affected files

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    6% (3)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    83% (43)
  • D
    10% (5)

Why each option

When database files are encrypted and inaccessible, indicating a ransomware attack or data corruption, utilizing backups is the most reliable method for data recovery.

AAccessing a restore point.

Accessing a restore point might revert system files but typically does not recover encrypted user data files.

BRebooting into safe mode

Rebooting into safe mode may allow for troubleshooting or malware removal, but it does not decrypt or restore files that have already been compromised.

CUtilizing the backupsCorrect

If files have been encrypted (indicated by a changed extension and inability to open them), it strongly suggests a ransomware attack; the best way to recover data without paying a ransom is to restore from clean, uninfected backups.

DUsing an AV to scan the affected files

Using an AV to scan the affected files might identify the malware, but it is unlikely to decrypt the files or restore them to their original state.

Concept tested: Data recovery from ransomware

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/backup/backup-introduction

Topics

#Ransomware#Data Recovery#File Encryption#Malware Remediation

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