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The term Ransomware means:

  1. A
    Unauthorized access to a network
  2. B
    A malware that monitors user activity
  3. C
    A type of phishing attack
  4. D
    A software that encrypts files and demands a ransom

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Ransomware is a malicious type of cryptographic malware designed to deny access to a computer system or data until a sum of money (ransom) is paid. It typically accomplishes this by entering a victim's network, encrypting valuable files, and presenting a notification demanding payment to unlock the decryption key.

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The term Ransomware means:
A
Unauthorized access to a network
B
A malware that monitors user activity
C
A type of phishing attack
D
A software that encrypts files and demands a ransom

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