PCDRA · Question #69
PCDRA Question #69: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Ransomware. Modern ransomware combines multiple tactics to maximize pressure on victims: it encrypts files to deny access, exfiltrates sensitive data to threaten public exposure (double extortion), may launch denial-of-service attacks against the victim's infrastructure, and threat actors of
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What kind of malware uses encryption, data theft, denial of service, and possibly harassment to take advantage of a victim?
Options
- ARootkit
- BKeylogger
- CRansomware
- DWorm
Explanation
Modern ransomware combines multiple tactics to maximize pressure on victims: it encrypts files to deny access, exfiltrates sensitive data to threaten public exposure (double extortion), may launch denial-of-service attacks against the victim's infrastructure, and threat actors often harass victims directly to compel payment. Rootkits (A) focus on persistent hidden access. Keyloggers (B) capture keystrokes for credential theft. Worms (D) self-propagate across networks but do not inherently include the extortion and encryption mechanics that define ransomware. The multi-tactic extortion model described is the hallmark of ransomware, especially post-2019 'double extortion' variants.
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