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CS0-003 · Question #527
An incident response team is assessing attack vectors of malware that is encrypting data with ransomware. There are no indications of a network-based intrusion. Which of the following is the most…
The correct answer is A. USB drop. A USB drop attack is a common method for delivering ransomware, where an attacker leaves infected USB drives in strategic locations, tricking employees into plugging them into corporate
Submitted by miguelv· Mar 6, 2026Incident Response and Management
Question
An incident response team is assessing attack vectors of malware that is encrypting data with ransomware. There are no indications of a network-based intrusion. Which of the following is the most likely root cause of the incident?
Options
- AUSB drop
- BLFI
- CCross-site forgery
- DSQL injection
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A91% (29)
- C6% (2)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
A USB drop attack is a common method for delivering ransomware, where an attacker leaves infected USB drives in strategic locations, tricking employees into plugging them into corporate
Topics
#ransomware#attack vectors#USB drop#incident response
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