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Eccouncil 312-39 Exam - Topic 8 Question 112 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's 312-39 exam
Question #: 112
Topic #: 8
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Which of the following attacks causes sudden changes in file extensions or increase in file renames at rapid speed?

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Suggested Answer: A

by Vinnie at Nov 24, 2025, 12:31 AM

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Myra
21 hours ago
Definitely A. The sudden changes are a clear sign.
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Stefan
6 days ago
Agreed! Ransomware locks files and renames them.
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Dominga
11 days ago
I think it's A) Ransomware Attack. It changes file extensions quickly.
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Glory
30 days ago
Ransomware can really mess with file extensions fast!
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Ira
1 month ago
A) Ransomware is the right answer, no doubt!
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Fidelia
1 month ago
Definitely A) Ransomware Attack.
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Lindsay
2 months ago
Ransomware? More like "Ransomware, my files!" Amirite? *ba dum tss*
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Hoa
2 months ago
Ransomware, no doubt. The rapid file renames are a classic signature. Gotta keep those backups up-to-date!
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Krystina
2 months ago
File Injection Attack? Psh, that's so 2010. Ransomware is where it's at these days.
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Luke
2 months ago
I’m confused; I thought DoS attacks were more about overwhelming systems rather than changing file names.
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Brice
2 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I believe ransomware was the answer because it encrypts files and changes their extensions.
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Leah
2 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about file injection attacks causing issues with files too.
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Art
3 months ago
I think this might be related to ransomware since it often changes file extensions to lock them.
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Milly
3 months ago
I feel pretty confident that A is the right answer here. Ransomware is known for rapidly changing file extensions and renaming files as part of the encryption process. The other options don't seem to match that specific behavior.
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Gussie
3 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. Ransomware is designed to encrypt files and demand a ransom, so that makes sense. DoS and DHCP starvation are more about disrupting network access, not file changes. File injection is a different kind of attack. I'm leaning towards A, but I'll double-check my understanding.
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Mozell
3 months ago
Gotta be Ransomware. I once had to pay the ransom to get my grandma's cat photos back. Not fun.
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Lasandra
3 months ago
A Ransomware Attack sounds like the right answer. Those file extension changes are a dead giveaway.
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Cyril
3 months ago
Ransomware, definitely. I've seen it happen to my friend's computer.
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Lorenza
4 months ago
Wait, are we sure it’s not B) DoS Attack?
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Sage
4 months ago
I thought it was D) File Injection Attack?
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Kattie
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. I know ransomware can cause file changes, but I'm not totally sure if that's the only attack that does that. I might need to think through the other options a bit more carefully.
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Viola
4 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'd go with A) Ransomware Attack - that's the one that's known for changing file extensions and renaming files quickly.
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