Which kit exploits outdated software versions to distribute ransomware such as Cerber?

• A. Exploit Kit
• B. RIG Exploit Kit
• C. Covert Channels
• D. Virus

Answer: (B)

Exploitation kits automate the process of finding and abusing vulnerabilities in client software that is out of date, delivering malware payloads through drive-by downloads when a visitor loads a compromised page. RIG Exploit Kit became well-known for delivering Cerber ransomware by targeting those unpatched versions of plugins and browsers and dropping Cerber as the payload after a successful exploit. The kit is specifically associated with distributing Cerber, which is why it fits the description best. Other items don’t describe a kit used to spread Cerber through exploiting outdated software, and Covert Channels relates to hidden communication methods while a Virus is a broad term for malware, not a toolkit for exploiting software to drop ransomware.