IAPP CIPP/US Practice Exam

Category - Professional

What does a victim receive after paying ransomware ransom?

  1. Encryption software
  2. Decryption key
  3. Encryption certificate
  4. Encryption license
Explanation

Answer: B - A decryption key is given in exchange for a fee in a ransomware attack.

Ransomware is malware that encrypts important data and holds it hostage for a fee. If the victim pays, the decryption key is sent.  

 

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