ITPEC IP April 2022 Question 39
ITPEC IP April 2022 — Question 39 of 100
The attack uses ransomware because it locks the PC and demands payment to restore access. Ransomware denies access to a device or data, commonly by locking the screen or encrypting files, and presents a ransom demand with a payment deadline.
Answer (d)
Why not others:
- a keylogger secretly records keystrokes
- spyware covertly collects user or system information
- a bot receives remote commands and may participate in coordinated attacks
Key rule: A payment demand tied to unlocking a system or recovering encrypted data is the defining sign of ransomware.
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