Ransomware
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Does ransomware encrypt or lock a victim's files?
2. Does ransomware demand a payment to restore access?
3. Does paying the ransom always guarantee files will be restored?
4. Can ransomware spread through email attachments?
5. Can backups help reduce the harm caused by ransomware?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Ransomware | AMalware that encrypts files and demands a ransom to restore access | |
| 2Ransom demand | BAttackers may not restore access even after payment | |
| 3Ransomware encrypts a victim's files | CRansomware actively locks or encrypts a victim's data | |
| 4Backups can reduce ransomware harm | DA message demanding payment to unlock encrypted files | |
| 5Paying the ransom always restores your files | ERestoring files from a backup instead of paying | |
| 6Ransomware is harmless since it just shows a message | FFiles on a device becoming unreadable and locked |
C
Definitions
Ransomware
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
Ransomware ________ your files.
2.
Victims must pay a ______.
3.
It _________ access to data.
4.
Ransomware often _______ via email.
5.
Backups can _______ ransomware harm.
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
Ransomware unlocks all files.
B
It demands a ransom payment.
C
It can lock or encrypt data.
Question 2
A
Ransomware is fully harmless.
B
It restricts access to files.
C
Victims may lose data.
Question 3
A
Ransomware encrypts data.
B
It never demands payment.
C
It can spread via email.
Question 4
A
Attackers demand a ransom.
B
It always unlocks files free.
C
Backups can reduce the harm.
Question 5
A
Ransomware can lock a device.
B
It can spread via attachments.
C
It always unlocks files free.
Answer Key
Ransomware
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Yes
Q2
A — Yes
Q3
A — False
Q4
B — Yes
Q5
B — Yes
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Ransomware → Malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom to restore access
Q2
Ransom demand → A message demanding payment to unlock encrypted files
Q3
Ransomware encrypts a victim's files → Files on a device becoming unreadable and locked
Q4
Backups can reduce ransomware harm → Restoring files from a backup instead of paying
Q5
Paying the ransom always restores your files → Attackers may not restore access even after payment
Q6
Ransomware is harmless since it just shows a message → Ransomware actively locks or encrypts a victim's data
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Ransomware — Malware that encrypts or locks a victim's files and demands payment to restore accessSection D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
Ransomware encrypts your files.Q2
Victims must pay a ransom.Q3
It restricts access to data.Q4
Ransomware often spreads via email.Q5
Backups can prevent ransomware harm.Section E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — Wrong — ransomware locks or encrypts files, it does not unlock them.
Q2
A — Wrong — ransomware is harmful; it can restrict access and cause data loss.
Q3
B — Wrong — ransomware demands a ransom payment to restore access to data.
Q4
B — Wrong — ransomware does not unlock files for free; a ransom is demanded.
Q5
C — Wrong — ransomware does not unlock files for free; payment is typically demanded.