CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY · Question #416
CERTIFIED-IN-CYBERSECURITY Question #416: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: A type of computer virus that temporarily blocks access to data unless a ransom is paid. A type of computer virus that temporarily blocks access to data unless a ransom is paid is called ransomware (see the ISC2 Study Guide, Chapter 4, Module 2). For example, a company may find its files systematically encrypted and a message pops up on the screen demanding a certain
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What is ransomware?
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- AA computer program that detects if your computer is infected with a virus
- BA type of computer virus that temporarily blocks access to data unless a ransom is paid
- CA computer protocol that used to pay for the ransom of data
- DA type of computer program that protects your computer from viruses
Explanation
A type of computer virus that temporarily blocks access to data unless a ransom is paid is called ransomware (see the ISC2 Study Guide, Chapter 4, Module 2). For example, a company may find its files systematically encrypted and a message pops up on the screen demanding a certain amount of money to restore the files. This deliberate form of malware may even scare users into paying the ransom with a countdown clock to create the desired psychological pressure. The remaining options are incorrect because a computer protocol cannot be used to ransom data. A computer program that detects or protects your computer from viruses would be an antivirus, antispyware, firewall, or other security tool designed to prevent or reduce the likelihood of malware attacks.
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