Ransomware Quiz
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.
1. What is ransomware?
A. Software that infects computer networks and mobile devices to hold your data hostage until you send the attackers money.
B. Computer equipment that criminals steal from you and won’t return until you pay them.
C. Software used to protect your computer or mobile device from harmful viruses.
D. A form of cryptocurrency.
This is correct!
This is incorrect! Ransomware is software that infects computer networks and mobile devices to hold your data hostage until you send the attackers money.
This is incorrect! Ransomware is software that infects computer networks and mobile devices to hold your data hostage until you send the attackers money..
This is incorrect! Ransomware is software that infects computer networks and mobile devices to hold your data hostage until you send the attackers money.
2. Local backup files – saved on your computer – will protect your data from being lost in a ransomware attack. True or False?
This is incorrect! Once hackers have access to your computer, they can find ways to steal additional files. Important files should be regularly backed up on a drive or server that’s not connected to your network.
This is correct! Important files should be regularly backed up on a drive or server that’s not connected to your network.
3. Which of these best describes how criminals start ransomware attacks?
A. Sending a scam email with links or attachments that put your data and network at risk.
B. Getting into your server through vulnerabilities and installing malware.
C. Using infected websites that automatically download malicious software to your computer or mobile device.
This is incorrect! This is only one of the common ways that criminals start ransomware attacks. Other ways include getting access to your server through vulnerabilities and installing malware, or using infected websites that automatically download malicious software to your computer or mobile device.
This is incorrect! This is only one of the common ways that criminals start ransomware attacks. Other ways include sending a scam email with links or attachments that put your data and network at risk, or using infected websites that automatically download malicious software to your computer or mobile device.
This is incorrect! This is only one of the common ways that criminals start ransomware attacks. Other ways include sending a scam email with links or attachments that put your data and network at risk, or getting into your server through vulnerabilities and installing malware.
This is correct!
4. If you encounter a ransomware attack, the first thing you should do is pay the ransom. True or False?
This is incorrect! First, disconnect the infected computer or device from your network. If your data has been stolen, take steps to protect your company and notify those who might be affected. Report the attack right away to your local FBI office. Check to see if you can restore your systems from back-ups. Then determine whether to pay the ransom, knowing that law enforcement doesn’t recommend it and that paying the ransom doesn’t guarantee you’ll get your data back.
This is correct! First, disconnect the infected computer or device from your network. If your data has been stolen, take steps to protect your company and notify those who might be affected. Report the attack right away to your local FBI office. Check to see if you can restore your systems from back-ups. Then determine whether to pay the ransom, knowing that law enforcement doesn’t recommend it and that paying the ransom doesn’t guarantee you’ll get your data back.
5. Setting your software to auto-update is one way you can help protect your business from ransomware. True or False?
This is correct! To keep your security up to date, it’s important to install the latest patches and updates. Setting them to update automatically can help you make it happen. On mobile devices, you may have to do it manually.
This is incorrect! To keep your security up to date, it’s important to install the latest patches and updates. Setting them to update automatically can help you make it happen. On mobile devices, you may have to do it manually.
Visit our ransomware webpage for more resources and information on how you can protect your business.
