COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
Question
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A user, Ann, is reporting to the company IT support group that her workstation screen is blank other than a window with a message requesting payment or else her hard drive will be formatted. Which of the following types of malware is on Ann’s workstation?
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Trojan
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Spyware
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Adware
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Ransomware
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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: -A botnet can have multiple control servers distributed all over the world, with multiple fallback options.
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