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The term "Ransomware" means:

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

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Ransomware is a specialized type of malicious software (malware) designed to block access to a computer system or encrypt its entire data content until a sum of money (ransom) is paid by the victim to the attacker.

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

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