Which of the Following Types of Attacks Is Characterized by Encrypting

question 302

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of attacks is characterized by encrypting data and locking out a user from access to certain data within a workstation?

• A) Ransomware
• B) Phishing
• C) DDoS
• D) Social engineering
• E) Spoofing

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