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XDR-ANALYST · Question #44
Why would one threaten to encrypt a hypervisor or, potentially, a multiple number of virtual machines running on a server?
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Threat Intelligence and Attack Techniques
Question
Why would one threaten to encrypt a hypervisor or, potentially, a multiple number of virtual machines running on a server?
Options
- ATo extort a payment from a victim or potentially embarrass the owners.
- BTo gain notoriety and potentially a consulting position.
- CTo better understand the underlying virtual infrastructure.
- DTo potentially perform a Distributed Denial of Attack.
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#ransomware#hypervisor attack#virtual machine encryption#extortion