Ransomware Awareness: Test Your Knowledge with This Quiz

Software designed to speed up your computer Malware that encrypts your files and demands payment for access A virus that deletes all your files Software used for legitimate data encryption

To destroy hardware To generate pop-up ads To encrypt files and demand a ransom To infect other computers on a network

Receiving phishing emails without attachments Files on your computer being locked with instructions to pay for access A pop-up ad asking you to install software Browser redirecting to unwanted websites

Locks you out of your computer entirely Encrypts your files and requires a decryption key Threatens to publish your browsing history Tracks your online activity without your consent

It encrypts files only It locks the screen of your device It encrypts files and threatens to leak sensitive information It spreads via physical USB devices

Disconnect from the internet immediately Pay the ransom to avoid file loss Continue using the device normally Install additional software without investigation

Phishing emails with malicious attachments Downloading software from untrusted sources Installing updates from official websites Visiting infected or compromised websites

Legitimate software for encryption A service that helps recover data after ransomware attacks Cybercriminals renting ransomware tools to other attackers Cloud storage for backing up encrypted files

Paying the ransom immediately Using regular backups stored on external or cloud drives Attempting to decrypt files without professional help Ignoring the attack and continuing to use the device

It is illegal to pay in cryptocurrency It guarantees file recovery It encourages further attacks and doesn’t guarantee a decryption key It increases the chance of stopping ransomware attacks globally