CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Lesson 2.4.2 – Ransomware

Objective:

  • Students will analyze potential indicators to determine the type of attack.

Standards:

CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 Objective:
2.4 – Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity

  • Malware attacks
    • Ransomware

Guiding Question:

 What is ransomware and cryptomalware and how can students defend themselves against these attacks?

Resources:

Assignment:

  1. Read the Lesson 2.4.2 – Ransomware.pptx presentation in today’s class.
  2. Complete the Lab – Ransomware.pptx Activity in class using the materials provided in Google Classroom.
  3. Submit a screenshot of your Cyber Range Windows 7 locked up with the red WannaCry ransomware message to receive credit for completion of this lab!

Assigned: October 29th, 2025
Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 30th, 2025