Discuss CheckPoint 156-536 Exam Topic 5 Question 28

What type of attack is Ransomware?

AWhere a victim encrypts files on a computer and demands payment for decryption key from an attacker.

BWhere an attacker encrypts files on a computer and demands payment for decryption key.

CRansomware is not an attack.

DWhere an attacker decrypts files on a computer and demands payment for encryption key.

Suggested Answer: B

Ransomware is a form of malicious software (malware) where an attacker encrypts the victim's data, rendering it inaccessible. The attacker then demands a ransom payment from the victim to provide the decryption key that will restore access to the data.

Exact Extract from Official Document:

'Before a Ransomware attack can encrypt files, Anti-Ransomware backs up your files to a safe location. After the attack is stopped, it deletes files involved in the attack and restores the original files from the backup location.' This indicates that ransomware encrypts files, confirming that the attacker encrypts the files and demands a payment for a decryption key.

Check Point Harmony Endpoint Specialist R81.20 Administration Guide, Section: 'Anti-Ransomware'.

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17 comments · newest first

Charlena 1 month ago

Ransomware is serious. B describes it perfectly.

Dewitt 1 month ago

I feel confident about B too. It's straightforward.

Reed 2 months ago

B is clear. Payment for decryption key is key here.

Brett 2 months ago

D is confusing. Decrypting files doesn't fit ransomware.

Merlyn 2 months ago

Yeah, B is the only option that fits.

Buffy 2 months ago

C is wrong. Ransomware is definitely an attack.

Doretha 2 months ago

Agreed, B makes sense. Victim can't access files.

Peggy 2 months ago

I think it's B. The attacker encrypts files.

Della 3 months ago

I thought ransomware was just a myth at first!

Mabelle 3 months ago

D makes no sense at all, right?

Dominga 3 months ago

Wait, is C really an option? Seems off.

Tambra 3 months ago

Totally agree with B! That's how it works.

Adrianna 3 months ago

It's definitely B! The attacker encrypts the files.

Annmarie 3 months ago

I thought ransomware was when the victim encrypts their own files, but that doesn’t make sense. I guess it has to be B since the attacker is the one demanding payment.

Carmelina 4 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a similar question before, and it was definitely about an attacker demanding payment after encrypting files. I think it’s B, but I’m not 100% certain.

Michal 4 months ago

I’m not completely sure, but I remember something about ransomware being related to encryption. Was it the attacker or the victim who encrypts the files?

Macy 4 months ago

I think ransomware is when the attacker encrypts the victim's files and then asks for money to unlock them. So, I’m leaning towards option B.

CheckPoint 156-536 Exam - Topic 5 Question 28 Discussion