NETWORK MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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What type of malware locks up your computer until you pay a fee?
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Ransomware
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Phishing
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Spyware
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A worm
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ransom malware, or ransomware, is a type of malware that prevents users from accessing their system or personal files and demands ransom payment in order to regain access.
Detailed explanation-2: -Locker ransomware blocks access to computer systems entirely. This variant uses social engineering techniques and compromised credentials to infiltrate systems. Once inside, threat actors block users from accessing the system until a ransom is paid.
Detailed explanation-3: -If ransomware or an encryption Trojan gets onto your computer, it encrypts your data or locks your operating system. As soon as ransomware gets hold of a “digital hostage", such as a file, it demands a ransom for its release.
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