FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It holds a computer system captive while demanding a ransom to regain access.
A
Adware
B
Bot
C
Bug
D
Ransomware
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system, either by locking the system’s screen or by locking the users’ files until a ransom is paid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ransomware is a type of malware (malicious software) used by cybercriminals. If a computer or network has been infected with ransomware, the ransomware blocksaccess to the system or encrypts its data. Cybercriminals demand ransom money from their victims in exchange for releasing the data.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -This particular type of malware lets hackers deny users access to the data on their computers by encrypting files. Once the files have been encrypted, the hacker can demand payment (i.e. a ransom) in exchange for the decryption key necessary to restore access to these files.

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