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An attacker uses malicious software to disable network resources, demanding a ransom to restore access.
Which category describes the purpose of the attack?
Suggested Answer: B
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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.
12 comments · newest first
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Sherita
3 days ago
Totally agree with B! Ransomware is all about locking you out.
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Kimbery
8 days ago
I thought it was A) Data modification at first.
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Noel
13 days ago
Definitely B) Denial of availability. That's spot on.
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Floyd
18 days ago
Wow, I didn't realize it was that straightforward!
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Gilma
23 days ago
Wait, are we sure it's not A? Seems like they modify access too.
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German
29 days ago
Totally agree with B! It's all about locking you out.
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Buddy
1 month ago
I thought it was more about data modification?
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Shawnda
1 month ago
Definitely B) Denial of availability. Classic ransomware tactic.
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Sue
1 month ago
I could see it being data export too, but that seems less likely since they're not stealing data, just holding it hostage.
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Sabra
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months ago
I think this is related to denial of availability since the attacker is making resources inaccessible.