Mack Signs into His Laptop and Gets a Message Saying

question 23

Multiple Choice

Mack signs into his laptop and gets a message saying all his files have been encrypted and will only be released if he sends money to the attacker.What kind of software did this?

• A) Spyware
• B) Antivirus
• C) Spam
• D) Ransomware

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

A type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period, ranging from a few days to decades.

Unlimited Capacity

A theoretical concept suggesting that certain systems or processes, such as human memory, have no fixed limit on their capacity to store information.

Sensory Register

The initial stage of memory, where sensory information is stored for a very brief period.

Sensory Register

The component of memory where sensory information is stored for a very short period of time.