SY0-701: CompTIA Security+

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Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

A user’s workstation becomes unresponsive and shows a ransom note requesting payment to decrypt files. Before the attack, the user opened a resume received in a message, browsed the company website, and installed OS updates. Which of the following is the most likely attack vector?

Explanation

A spear-phishing attachment is a malicious file sent in a targeted message, often disguised as a legitimate document such as a resume. Opening it can execute malware that encrypts files and displays a ransom demand.

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