COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Question
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Malware that encrypts important data on a computer but leaves the operating system untouched (computer running but not working) is called
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crypto-malware
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worm
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trojan
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RAT
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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: -While crypto malware uses a victim’s computational resources to mine cryptocurrencies, crypto ransomware is a malware that allows the attacker to encrypt the files stored on the victim’s device to extort money, mainly in the form of cryptocurrency.
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