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Ransomware: systems locked

Ransomware: sistemi bloccati · Operations · Advanced

The case

Monday morning, your logistics company's systems (50 employees) are locked by ransomware demanding €50,000 in crypto. The latest backups are 5 days old. You have 200 shipments in progress to track and clients are calling. How do you manage the first 72 hours?

Lunedì mattina i sistemi della tua azienda di logistica (50 dipendenti) sono bloccati da un ransomware: chiedono 50.000€ in criptovalute. I backup più recenti hanno 5 giorni. Hai 200 spedizioni in corso da tracciare e i clienti chiamano. Come gestisci le prime 72 ore?

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What is the "Ransomware: systems locked" problem-solving case on Grace?

It is an advanced-level Operations case based on a real workplace situation. You read the problem, write how you would solve it in free text, and Grace's AI judges whether your solution actually works, and tells you what is still uncovered.

Is there one correct answer to "Ransomware: systems locked"?

No. Grace judges the substance of your reasoning, not similarity to a script. Different approaches pass, as long as they genuinely solve the problem within the constraints described in the case.

How is my solution evaluated?

Grace's AI checks four things: whether you address the core problem (not just the symptoms), whether your plan is feasible within the constraints of the case, whether you consider risks and consequences, and whether you avoid the typical mistakes. You get a solved/not-solved verdict, a 0-100 score and coaching feedback.

Who is this case for?

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