Which ransomware specifically targets Linux devices with QNAP Network Attached Storages (NAS) by employing AES encryption?

Which ransomware specifically targets Linux devices with QNAP Network Attached Storages (NAS) by employing AES encryption?

• A. Dharma
• B. SamSam
• C. eCh0raix
• D. Worms

Answer: (C)

This question tests knowledge of ransomware that targets Linux-based NAS devices, specifically QNAP appliances, and uses AES to lock data. The ransomware that fits this scenario is eCh0raix, a strain observed attacking QNAP NAS devices by exploiting exposed services or weak credentials, then encrypting the device’s files with AES and demanding a ransom for the decryption key. The other options don’t match this target: Dharma focuses on Windows systems, SamSam targets Windows servers, and Worms is not a ransomware family. So the one that specifically targets Linux-based QNAP NAS with AES encryption is eCh0raix.

This question tests knowledge of ransomware that targets Linux-based NAS devices, specifically QNAP appliances, and uses AES to lock data. The ransomware that fits this scenario is eCh0raix, a strain observed attacking QNAP NAS devices by exploiting exposed services or weak credentials, then encrypting the device’s files with AES and demanding a ransom for the decryption key. The other options don’t match this target: Dharma focuses on Windows systems, SamSam targets Windows servers, and Worms is not a ransomware family. So the one that specifically targets Linux-based QNAP NAS with AES encryption is eCh0raix.