FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A type of malware which restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands a fee be paid to the operators of the malware in order for the restriction to be removed is known as?

A	Ransomware
B	Virus
C	Spim
D	Spam

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access to it until a ransom is paid to unlock it.

Detailed explanation-3: -A ransomware attack is a form of malware attack in which an attacker seizes the user’s data, folders, or entire device until a ‘ransom’ fee is paid. Ransomware attack exploits the open security vulnerabilities by infecting a PC or a network with a phishing attack, or malicious websites.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that threatens to publish or blocks access to data or a computer system, usually by encrypting it, until the victim pays a ransom fee to the attacker.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ransomware is software that infects computer networks and mobile devices to hold your data hostage until you send the attackers money.

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