RANSOMWARE: Fact or Myth?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  I've got my firewall and antivirus up & active, they will protect me

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    FACT
  • B.
    MYTH
• 2.
  Avoid sketchy websites and you avoid ransomware

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  • A.
    FACT
  • B.
    MYTH
• 3.
  Once a device is infected, all other devices on the same network with it will also get infected

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  • A.
    FACT
  • B.
    MYTH
• 4.
  2FA can protect against ransomware

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  • A.
    FACT
  • B.
    MYTH
• 5.
  The rise in cryptocurrencies is responsible for the increase in attacks

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    FACT
  • B.
    MYTH
• 6.
  The easiest way to reclaim hijacked data is to just pay the requested ransom

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  • A.
    FACT
  • B.
    MYTH
• 7.
  Only large organizations are ransomware targets. Small businesses and Individuals have nothing to fear

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  • A.
    FACT
  • B.
    MYTH

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're a ransomware... Newbie!

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  Congratulations, by completing this quiz, you’ve proven just how dedicated you are to upping your game! The ins and outs of ransomware may be a bit of a mystery to you, but you’re eager to learn. And by investing time and energy into educating yourself, you’re well on your way to lower scores and bigger wins...Three Things You Need to Know:1. BACKUP, BACKUP, BACKUP!Be sure to backup your data at least every other day. Also ensure the backups are both online (in cloud storage) and offline (in an external hard disk), for insurance.This way, even in the event of a ransomware attack, you only get to worry about whether or not your data will end up on the dark web, but at least not about data loss. You just get to restore from your latest copy.2. NEVER PAY RANSOM. NEVER.There is no reason for you to take the word of a criminal at face value. Not a single one. Yes they said your data will be decrypted if you pay the ransom, but what guarantees do you have? It has happened severally before where they just take the money and disappear.Why should you have to lose your data AND money to cyber criminals? 3. RANSOMWARE DOESN'T ONLY TARGET LARGE ORGANIZATIONS; SMALL BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS ARE ALSO PRIME TARGETS!Because data is to cyber criminals what money is to bank robbers. It holds similar value to them. So remember not to indiscriminately click on links or attachments in emails, resist the urge to download pirated software, and buy a good antivirus software with with to secure your devices.Go CYCO!1. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn stay up-to-date with the latest in everything cyber security. From cyber hygiene tips for individuals to resources for professionals to managed services for organizations, we've got your conundrums covered.2. Check out our Blog for easy to digest articles on DIY security. If you’ve ever been stumped on how to secure your devices and online presence, this will be a game changer.3. Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter. Consider it a cyber forecast of sorts that lets you know what pitfalls to avoid so you can enjoy your weekend in style!
• 2.
  You're a ransomware... Master!

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  Congratulations, by completing this quiz, you’ve proven just how dedicated you are to upping your game! You’re familiar with the ins and outs of ransomware, but you’ve still got lots of room to learn. By investing time and energy into educating yourself, you’re well on your way to lower scores and bigger wins...Three Things You Need to Know:1. BACKUP, BACKUP, BACKUP!Be sure to backup your data at least every other day. Also ensure the backups are both online (in cloud storage) and offline (in an external hard disk), for insurance.This way, even in the event of a ransomware attack, you only get to worry about whether or not your data will end up on the dark web, but at least not about data loss. You just get to restore from your latest copy.2. NEVER PAY RANSOM. NEVER.There is no reason for you to take the word of a criminal at face value. Not a single one. Yes they said your data will be decrypted if you pay the ransom, but what guarantees do you have? It has happened severally before where they just take the money and disappear.Why should you have to lose your data AND money to cyber criminals? 3. RANSOMWARE DOESN'T ONLY TARGET LARGE ORGANIZATIONS; SMALL BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS ARE ALSO PRIME TARGETS!Because data is to cyber criminals what money is to bank robbers. It holds similar value to them. So remember not to indiscriminately click on links or attachments in emails, resist the urge to download pirated software, and buy a good antivirus software with with to secure your devices.Go CYCO!1. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn stay up-to-date with the latest in everything cyber security. From cyber hygiene tips for individuals to resources for professionals to managed services for organizations, we've got your conundrums covered.2. Check out our Blog for easy to digest articles on DIY security. If you’ve ever been stumped on how to secure your devices and online presence, this will be a game changer.3. Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter. Consider it a cyber forecast of sorts that lets you know what pitfalls to avoid so you can enjoy your weekend in style!
• 3.
  You're a ransomware... Pro!

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  Congratulations, by completing this quiz, you’ve proven just how dedicated you are to upping your game! The ins and outs of ransomware are no mystery to you. You’ve got a professional level grip on the facts, but there’s a big difference between knowing your stuff and applying it in practice...Three Things You Need to Know:1. BACKUP, BACKUP, BACKUP!Be sure to backup your data at least every other day. Also ensure the backups are both online (in cloud storage) and offline (in an external hard disk), for insurance.This way, even in the event of a ransomware attack, you only get to worry about whether or not your data will end up on the dark web, but at least not about data loss. You just get to restore from your latest copy.2. NEVER PAY RANSOM. NEVER.There is no reason for you to take the word of a criminal at face value. Not a single one. Yes they said your data will be decrypted if you pay the ransom, but what guarantees do you have? It has happened severally before where they just take the money and disappear.Why should you have to lose your data AND money to cyber criminals? 3. RANSOMWARE DOESN'T ONLY TARGET LARGE ORGANIZATIONS; SMALL BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS ARE ALSO PRIME TARGETS!Because data is to cyber criminals what money is to bank robbers. It holds similar value to them. So remember not to indiscriminately click on links or attachments in emails, resist the urge to download pirated software, and buy a good antivirus software with with to secure your devices.Go CYCO!1. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn stay up-to-date with the latest in everything cyber security. From cyber hygiene tips for individuals to resources for professionals to managed services for organizations, we've got your conundrums covered.2. Check out our Blog for easy to digest articles on DIY security. If you’ve ever been stumped on how to secure your devices and online presence, this will be a game changer.3. Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter. Consider it a cyber forecast of sorts that lets you know what pitfalls to avoid so you can enjoy your weekend in style!