Taking a Computer or Device Hostage Until the Owner Pays

question 21

True/False

Taking a computer or device hostage until the owner pays a ransom is referred to as ransomware.

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Definitions:

Treatment

The management and care of a patient or the combatting of disease or disorder.

Halfway House

A residence for individuals transitioning from institutions such as prisons or drug rehabilitation centers to regular society, offering support and supervision.

Posthospitalization

The period following discharge from a hospital stay, often involving recovery, follow-up care, and adjustment to returning to daily life.

Aftercare

Support or care provided after initial treatment of a condition, aimed at maintaining recovery and preventing relapse.