A User Boots Up Her Computer,and Instead of Seeing a Login

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Multiple Choice

A user boots up her computer,and instead of seeing a login screen,she sees a screen that says "This computer has been infected with a virus.To purchase the removal software for $35 please input your credit card information below." No matter what the user tries,she can't get away from this screen.Which of the following is this an example of?

• A)Spyware
• B)Trojan
• C)Adware
• D)Ransomware

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