Signature-Based Detection: This method relies on known signatures or patterns of data that match

known malware or ransomware samples1.

Static Analysis: Involves analyzing files without executing them to compare their hashes against a

database of known threats1.

Ransomware Sample Hash: A unique identifier for a ransomware sample that can be matched against

a database to identify known ransomware1.

Dell Security Foundations Achievement: The Dell Security Foundations Achievement documents

likely cover the importance of signature-based detection as part of a comprehensive cybersecurity

strategy1.

Effectiveness: While signature-based detection is effective against known threats, it may not detect

new, unknown (zero-day) ransomware variants1.

Signature-based detection is a fundamental component of many cybersecurity defenses, particularly

for identifying and preventing known ransomware attacks1.