Isabel Received a Message on Her Computer That Appeared to Be

question 40

Multiple Choice

Isabel received a message on her computer that appeared to be from the FBI.It informed her that her computer has been locked and she would need to pay a fee to retrieve her data.How would you describe what is happening?

• A) A hacker is trying to put a Trojan on her computer.
• B) A worm has infected her computer and she needs to unplug her device.
• C) It is most likely ransomware because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to unlock her computer.
• D) Nothing has happened and the message is fine to ignore since she has not been home all day and her computer has not been turned on until now.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Cues

Forms of communication without words, such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language.

Environmental Cues

Triggers or stimuli in one's environment that influence behavior and responses, often studied in psychology and behavioral sciences.

High Context

A communication paradigm where most of the information is either in the physical context or internalized in the person, requiring less explicit verbal information for effective communication.

Cultural Context

The set of social and cultural conditions that influence the understanding and interpretation of messages and behaviors.