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SY0-501 · Question #515

Ann, a customer, is reporting that several important files are missing from her workstation. She recently received communication from an unknown party who is requesting funds to restore the files. Whi

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Submitted by the_admin· Mar 4, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Ann, a customer, is reporting that several important files are missing from her workstation. She recently received communication from an unknown party who is requesting funds to restore the files. Which of the following attacks has occurred?

Options

  • ARansomware
  • BKeylogger
  • CBuffer overflow
  • DRootkit

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#ransomware#malware#extortion#file encryption
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