Briefly Describe Ransomware and How a Computer Typically Becomes Infected

question 34

Essay

Briefly describe ransomware and how a computer typically becomes infected with this type of malware.

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Definitions:

Voting Shares

Shares of a company's stock that grant the shareholder the right to vote on corporate matters, such as electing the board of directors and approving major corporate actions.

Protective Rights

Rights designed to protect the interest of the party holding those rights without giving that party power over the entity to which those rights relate.

Shared Control

A situation in business where two or more parties have the rights to govern the financial and operating policies of an enterprise in a way that both have significant influence but not full control over it.

Relevant Activities

Actions or decisions that significantly affect an entity's returns, influencing financial performance and outcomes.