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WGU Network and Security Foundation Exam - Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

An attacker uses malicious software to disable network resources, demanding a ransom to restore access.Which category describes the purpose of the attack?
B) Denial of availability
A) Data modification
C) Data export
D) Launch point

WGU Network and Security Foundation Exam - Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for WGU's Network and Security Foundation exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 1
[All Network and Security Foundation Questions]

An attacker uses malicious software to disable network resources, demanding a ransom to restore access.

Which category describes the purpose of the attack?

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Suggested Answer: B

This describes a ransomware attack, which falls under denial of availability because it prevents users from accessing their data or systems until a ransom is paid. Attackers use encryption to lock files, disrupting operations.

Data modification refers to unauthorized changes to information.

Data export involves stealing data rather than disabling access.

Launch point describes an attacker's use of a compromised system to attack others.


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Sabra
4 days ago
This sounds similar to a practice question we did on ransomware attacks, which definitely falls under denial of availability.
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Raul
9 days ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about data modification being more about changing data rather than just locking it out.
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Kallie
14 days ago
I think this is related to denial of availability since the attacker is making resources inaccessible.
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