Question

Which of the following statement is true about Ransomware?

• A. It steals sensitive information
• B. Extorting money
• C. Spreads copies between computers
• D. Spreads unwanted email

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Extorting money

• Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware).

• It can encrypt files on a computer or completely lock the computer system.

• It blocks access to computer files, systems, or networks and demands money (ransom) to get them back.

• Ransomware often arrives through phishing emails that provide links to fake websites or attachments with malicious files.