COMPUTER ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM
ETHICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES IN COMPUTING
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A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
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Malware
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Ransomware
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Spyware
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Virus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Ransomware is an ever-evolving 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-3: -Crypto Ransomware or Encryptors. Encyrptors are one of the most well-known and damaging variants. Lockers. Lockers completely lock you out of your system, so your files and applications are inaccessible. Scareware. Doxware or Leakware. RaaS (Ransomware as a Service) 30-Jan-2023
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