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220-1102 · Question #826
A company has experienced a ransomware attack. Which of the following is the best way to recover from ransomware?
The correct answer is B. Backups. The best way to recover from a ransomware attack is by restoring clean backups of the affected files. Ransomware encrypts files and demands a ransom for decryption, but paying the ransom is not recommended because it does not guarantee file recovery.
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Question
A company has experienced a ransomware attack. Which of the following is the best way to recover from ransomware?
Options
- AAntivirus
- BBackups
- CAnti-malware
- DRecovery mode
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A6% (2)
- B91% (29)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
The best way to recover from a ransomware attack is by restoring clean backups of the affected files. Ransomware encrypts files and demands a ransom for decryption, but paying the ransom is not recommended because it does not guarantee file recovery.
Topics
#Ransomware#Data Recovery#Backup and Restore#Cybersecurity
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