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IAPP CIPT Exam - Topic 3 Question 16 Discussion

All of the following can be indications of a ransomware attack EXCEPT?
B) An increased amount of spam email in an individual's inbox.
A) The inability to access certain files.
C) An increase in activity of the CPU of a computer for no apparent reason.
D) The detection of suspicious network communications between the ransomware and the attacker's command and control servers.

IAPP CIPT Exam - Topic 3 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPT exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 3
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All of the following can be indications of a ransomware attack EXCEPT?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Tresa at May 10, 2022, 12:11 AM

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Oretha
8 months ago
Wait, spam emails don’t mean ransomware? That’s surprising!
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Virgie
8 months ago
D is a clear indicator of a ransomware attack, no doubt!
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Cherry
8 months ago
C can be tricky, but it might not always mean ransomware.
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Annamae
8 months ago
I think B is more about phishing than ransomware.
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Monroe
8 months ago
A is definitely a sign of ransomware.
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Mattie
8 months ago
D sounds like a classic sign of ransomware communication, so it can't be the exception. I think B is the odd one out.
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Gregoria
8 months ago
I practiced a similar question where CPU spikes were linked to malware. Could C be the one that doesn't fit?
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Hortencia
8 months ago
I remember studying that ransomware typically locks files, so A seems like a clear indication.
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Tamala
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think spam emails are more related to phishing than ransomware. Maybe B is the answer?
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Kami
9 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to re-read the question and options carefully to make sure I understand the context and requirements before attempting to answer.
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Whitney
9 months ago
This is right up my alley. I've got a good handle on how to address stakeholder issues in a hybrid project.
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