Trusted devices allow users to log in seamlessly from devices that are already recognized and trusted by the system. It supports remove and global access as the device does not need to be in a specific location or equipped with extra hardware. It minimizes the need for additional equipment and provides for a streamlined login experience.

A file with a name like "salaries" suggests sensitive information, which would likely draw the attention of an insider threat looking for valuable or confidential data. This technique is often used as part of a honeypot strategy to monitor and detect suspicious activity by insiders attempting unauthorized access.

IPS stands for intrusion prevention system, which is a network security device that monitors and blocks malicious traffic in real time. IPS is different from IDS, which only detects and alerts on malicious traffic, but does not block it. IPS would have mitigated the spread of ransomware by preventing the hacker from accessing the system via the phishing link, or by stopping the ransomware from communicating with its command and control server or encrypting the files.