DS0-001 · Question #66
Which of the following is an attack in which an attacker hopes to profit from locking the database software?
The correct answer is B. Ransomware. Ransomware (B) matches perfectly because it is malware that encrypts or locks files/databases, then demands payment to restore access - the attacker's profit motive is built into the attack model. A (Spear phishing) is a targeted email deception attack used to steal credentials o
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Which of the following is an attack in which an attacker hopes to profit from locking the database software?
Options
- ASpear phishing
- BRansomware
- CSQL injection
- DOn-path
How the community answered
(17 responses)- A6% (1)
- B88% (15)
- D6% (1)
Explanation
Ransomware (B) matches perfectly because it is malware that encrypts or locks files/databases, then demands payment to restore access - the attacker's profit motive is built into the attack model.
- A (Spear phishing) is a targeted email deception attack used to steal credentials or deliver malware; it doesn't directly lock anything for profit.
- C (SQL injection) manipulates database queries to exfiltrate or corrupt data, but the goal is unauthorized data access, not extortion via locking.
- D (On-path / man-in-the-middle) intercepts network traffic between two parties; it has nothing to do with locking databases.
Memory tip: Think of "ransom" in ransomware - just like a kidnapper holds a person for ransom, ransomware holds your data hostage until you pay up.
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