Exam NS0-527 topic 1 question 17 discussion

A large change in the size of the Snapshot copy: Ransomware often encrypts files, which can lead to a rapid and significant change in data size. This change would be reflected in an increase in the size of Snapshot copies, as the encrypted data would appear different to the storage system, even if the total file count remains the same. A decrease in storage efficiencies such as deduplication and compression: Since ransomware alters files by encrypting them, it can cause a sharp decline in storage efficiency metrics such as deduplication and compression. Encrypted files typically lack patterns that these optimization methods rely on, leading to reduced storage savings.