What is an example of an attack vector for ransomware?

The correct answer is B. Phishing emails containing malicious attachments. Phishing emails containing malicious attachments are one of the most common attack vectors for ransomware. Attackers trick users into opening infected files (e.g., Word documents with macros, PDFs, or executable attachments), which then download and execute the ransomware payload

Submitted by diego_uy· Apr 18, 2026Detection and Alert Management

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AA URL filtering feature enabled on a firewall
BPhishing emails containing malicious attachments
CPerforming DNS queries for suspicious domains
DPerforming SSL Decryption on an endpoint

How the community answered

(28 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
93% (26)
C
4% (1)

Explanation

Phishing emails containing malicious attachments are one of the most common attack vectors for ransomware. Attackers trick users into opening infected files (e.g., Word documents with macros, PDFs, or executable attachments), which then download and execute the ransomware payload. Options A, C, and D describe defensive or detection mechanisms (URL filtering, DNS query monitoring, SSL decryption) rather than attack vectors. An attack vector is the method used by an attacker to gain access, not a defensive control.

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