Ransomware Often Comes in the Form of

question 30

Multiple Choice

Ransomware often comes in the form of

• A)fake antivirus software.
• B)an e-mail that threatens to kidnap the reader unless a ransom is paid.
• C)free performance-maximizing software.
• D)free apps.

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Definitions:

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