Which type of attack involves holding a computer system captive until you pay to release it?
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Someone in your company gets an email. It looks legitimate — but with one click on a link, or one download of an attachment, everyone is locked
out of your network. How do you identify ransomware and what should you do to protect your business? To find out how much you know about ransomware, select the correct response for each question or statement. Additional ResourcesCheck out these additional resources like downloadable guides  Get the MaterialsRansomwareRansomware is a type of malicious software, or malware, that prevents you from accessing your computer files, systems, or networks and demands you pay a ransom for their return. Ransomware attacks can cause costly disruptions to operations and the loss of critical information and data. You can unknowingly download ransomware onto a computer by opening an email attachment, clicking an ad, following a link, or even visiting a website that's embedded with malware. Once the code is loaded on a computer, it will lock access to the computer itself or data and files stored there. More menacing versions can encrypt files and folders on local drives, attached drives, and even networked computers. Most of the time, you don’t know your computer has been infected. You usually discover it when you can no longer access your data or you see computer messages letting you know about the attack and demanding ransom payments. Tips for Avoiding RansomwareThe best way to avoid being exposed to ransomware—or any type of malware—is to be a cautious and conscientious computer user. Malware distributors have gotten increasingly savvy, and you need to be careful about what you download and click on. Other tips:
How to Respond and ReportThe FBI does not support paying a ransom in response to a ransomware attack. Paying a ransom doesn’t guarantee you or your organization will get any data back. It also encourages perpetrators to target more victims and offers an incentive for others to get involved in this type of illegal activity. If you are a victim of ransomware:
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What are the 4 types of attacks in a software?What are the four types of attacks? The different types of cyber-attacks are malware attack, password attack, phishing attack, and SQL injection attack.
What are the types of computer attack?Top 10 common types of cyber security attacks. Malware.. Phishing.. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks.. Denial-of-Service (DOS) Attack.. SQL Injections.. Zero-day Exploit.. Password Attack.. Cross-site Scripting.. What type of malware takes your data hostage until you pay a fee to release it?What is ransomware? A. Software that infects computer networks and mobile devices to hold your data hostage until you send the attackers money.
What is a computer attack called?A cyber attack is an attempt to disable computers, steal data, or use a breached computer system to launch additional attacks. Cybercriminals use different methods to launch a cyber attack that includes malware, phishing, ransomware, man-in-the-middle attack, or other methods.
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