Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) — Question 64

Which of the following attacks causes sudden changes in file extensions or increase in file renames at rapid speed?

Answer options

• A. Ransomware Attack
• B. DoS Attack
• C. DHCP starvation Attack
• D. File Injection Attack

Correct answer: A

Explanation

A Ransomware Attack is designed to encrypt files and often changes their extensions, which can happen very quickly. The other options, such as DoS Attack, DHCP starvation Attack, and File Injection Attack, do not specifically cause rapid changes in file extensions or renaming processes.