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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Malware is made to stop your device from running properly and sometimes to steal your information.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Once malware is on your device, criminals can use it to steal your sensitive information, send you unwanted or inappropriate ads, demand payment to unscramble data encrypted by ransomware, and make your device vulnerable to even more malware.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware is malware that downloads onto a device without the user’s permission. It steals users’ data to sell to advertisers and external users. Spyware can track credentials and obtain bank details and other sensitive data. It infects devices through malicious apps, links, websites and email attachments.

Detailed explanation-3: -Malware attacks can crack weak passwords, bore deep into systems, spread through networks, and disrupt the daily operations of an organization or business. Other types of malware can lock up important files, spam you with ads, slow down your computer, or redirect you to malicious websites.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or malware, that prevents you from accessing your computer files, systems, or networks and demands you pay a ransom for their return. Ransomware attacks can cause costly disruptions to operations and the loss of critical information and data.

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