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A destructive form of macro malware explicitly designed to execute malicious code blocks whenever an infected Microsoft Office Word spreadsheet or text document is loaded is classified as a/an:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Macro viruses exploit programming languages embedded inside productivity suite applications, running automated scripts when files are opened.
Macro viruses exploit programming languages embedded inside productivity suite applications, running automated scripts when files are opened.
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Which cryptographic key mechanism is used to decrypt data that was scrambled using a publicly distributed asymmetric encryption key?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Asymmetric cryptography pairs a public key (used by anyone to encrypt data) with a mathematically linked private key (kept secret by the recipient to decrypt the data).
Asymmetric cryptography pairs a public key (used by anyone to encrypt data) with a mathematically linked private key (kept secret by the recipient to decrypt the data).
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Which form of malware utilizes advanced encryption to scramble user data files, forcing the victim to pay a fee to obtain the decryption key?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Ransomware targets data directories via cryptographic algorithms, locking file access until a ransom payment is made.
Ransomware targets data directories via cryptographic algorithms, locking file access until a ransom payment is made.
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