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Which of the following statements is/are correct w.r.t. Akira Virus that was recently in news

Akira is a dangerous Internet ransomware virus targeting only Windows-based systems.
The primary objective of Akira ransomware is to steal sensitive data from victims and conduct double extortion for ransom.

Only 1

Only 2

Both

None of these

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Explanation:

Ans (2) Only 2 .

Statement 1: Incorrect. Akira ransomware targets both Windows and Linux-based systems, making it a potent threat for a wide range of users.

Statement 2: Correct. The primary objective of Akira ransomware is to steal vital personal information from victims and conduct double extortion to force the victim into paying the ransom.