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AA24-131A Black Basta Social-Engineering and Encryption Research
Trace Black Basta's email-bombing support scam, RMM deployment, ConnectWise exploitation, masqueraded discovery, EDR disabling, exfiltration, and cryptographic impact.
- Questions
- 6
- Suggested working time
- 40 min
- Pass threshold
- 75%
- Answer format
- Single-choice answers
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What this assessment checks
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Ransomware Operations
Who it’s for
Analysts comfortable consulting source reporting and technical documentation. Follow the source requirements in the assessment instructions.
Scope and limits
An independent Threat Intelligence Lab knowledge assessment. A result records your performance on these questions; it does not establish operational readiness, identity verification or an external professional qualification.
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Before you begin
Review the instructions and source requirements. Choose the best supported answer, including any uncertainty or limits described in the question.
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Instructions and scoring
Use CISA's official AA24-131A advisory, including the November 2024 update. Verify the social-engineering sequence, CVEs, artifacts, and encryption implementation.
- Select one answer for each question. Required questions are marked.
- Question points determine the score. The configured pass threshold is 75%.
- Submitting records your result. Review your saved result in your profile.
A passing result can produce a Threat Intelligence Lab platform certificate. This is an independent learning record, not an accredited qualification or a third-party vendor certification. This assessment does not verify your identity or proctor your environment.
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