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Ransomware and Malware — MCQ Practice

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Version 1Updated 6 Mar 2026

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements best describes 'Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)'?

Q2hard

Consider the following statements regarding the Information Technology Act, 2000, in the context of cyber security in India: 1. Section 43 primarily deals with civil liability for damage to computer systems. 2. Section 66 specifically criminalizes the introduction of computer contaminants like malware. 3. CERT-In is established under Section 70B of the Act as the national agency for incident response. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3medium

Which of the following is NOT a common attack vector for ransomware?

Q4hard

Which of the following ransomware attacks primarily aimed at data destruction rather than ransom payment, often categorized as a 'wiper'?

Q5medium

Consider the following measures for preventing ransomware attacks: 1. Regular offline and immutable backups. 2. Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). 3. Conducting regular security awareness training for employees. 4. Disabling all network segmentation. Which of the above measures are effective in preventing or mitigating ransomware attacks?

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