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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Ransomware
A
A Disease you get from playing to much Fortnite
B
A type of malware that wants Money
C
An Anti Virus Software
D
Software that protects you from Phishing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ransomware is a type of malware attack in which the attacker locks and encrypts the victim’s data, important files and then demands a payment to unlock and decrypt the data.

Detailed explanation-2: -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. In many cases, the ransom demand comes with a deadline.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Ransomware? 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. Ransomware variants have been observed for several years and often attempt to extort money from victims by displaying an on-screen alert.

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