A User Is Browsing the Internet When Suddenly a Threatening

question 137

Multiple Choice

A user is browsing the Internet when suddenly a threatening message appears on screen demanding a payment in order to avoid the system being disabled. Which of the following BEST describes this type of malware infection?

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

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