Several desktops in your organization are displaying a red screen with the message Your files have been encrypted. Pay 1 bitcoin to recover them. These desktops have most likely been affected by what type of malware

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Several desktops in your organization are displaying a red screen with the message “Your files have been encrypted. Pay 1 bitcoin to recover them.” These desktops have most likely been affected by what type of malware

A	Zotob Worm
B	Adware
C	Ransomware
D	Rootkit

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack occurs when multiple systems flood the bandwidth or resources of a targeted system, usually one or more web servers. A DDoS attack uses more than one unique IP address or machines, often from thousands of hosts infected with malware.

Detailed explanation-2: -7. What type of malware is adware typically classified as? Adware is typically classified as a type of potentially unwanted program, or PUP. Backdoors and rootkits are definitely malicious, whereas adware may simply be unwanted and annoying.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monitor user behavior via spyware or keyloggers. Access sensitive details, including social security numbers and credit card. Activate a system’s recording video and webcam. Take screenshots. Distribute malware and viruses. Format drives. Download, alter, or delete files and file systems.

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