Quiz: Ransomware

1. Which file extensions are typically the most dangerous?

A

.exe, .zip, .js

B

.doc, .pdf

C

.xls, .ppt

D

All of the above

2. Which currency is commonly asked for in a ransomware attack?

A

USD

B

Bitcoins

C

British Pounds

D

Chinese Yuan

3. What is the best way to safeguard against a ransomware attack?

A

Maintain robust backup of system data

B

Install antivirus software

C

Educate all employees about ransomware

D

All of the above

4. What is ransomware?

A

Software used to protect your computer from a harmful virus

B

Software that infects your computer and holds critical data hostage until payment is made

C

An attempt to get the user to download harmful attachments on their computer

D

Computer equipment that is stolen and not returned until payment is made

5. What are some ways to prevent a ransomware attack?

A

VPN for remote workers

B

Educating users

C

Malware protection software

D

All of the above

6. If my antivirus is up to date I do not need to worry about ransomware, true or false?

A

True

B

False

7. What to do in the first 20 minutes after a ransomware attack?

A

Assess the damage

B

Shut down all systems immediately

C

Report the incident internally and externally

D

Evaluate your options

8. It is predicted that a new organization falls victim to ransomware every __ seconds

A

8-12 s

B

30-60s

C

90-110s

D

20-30s

9. Local backup files saved on your own computer will protect your data from being lost in a ransomware attack, true or false?

A

True

B

False

10. Setting your software to auto-update is one way to help protect your business from ransomware, true or false?

A

True

B

False