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CompTIA Security+ study material · question 69 of 611

An executive proposes paying a ransom because it will be faster than restoring. Which point should the security lead make?

  1. Payment is required before law enforcement can be contacted
  2. Payment does not guarantee recovery and funds further attacks
  3. Payment guarantees decryption but not confidentiality
  4. Payment removes any obligation to notify regulators
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Answer: B. Payment does not guarantee recovery and funds further attacks

Guidance is that payment is not recommended: it neither guarantees data recovery nor substitutes for a recovery plan.

Source: CISA #StopRansomware Guide (CISA) — CISA #StopRansomware Guide › Ransomware Response Checklist

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