_____________ Refers to Malware That Encrypts a User's Files (Perhaps

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Short Answer

_____________ refers to malware that encrypts a user's files (perhaps threatening to delete them), with demands that a user pay to regain control of their data and/or device.

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Definitions:

Consulting Fee

A payment made to a professional advisor for their knowledge, expertise, and services, usually calculated on a per-hour or project basis.

Reinforcement Deprivation

A term that might describe a situation where an individual or animal does not receive expected or usual reinforcements, leading to changes in behavior.

Principle

A principle is a fundamental truth, rule, or belief that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.

Immediate Reinforcement

Immediate reinforcement refers to the prompt delivery of a reward or punishment following a behavior, which strengthens the association between the behavior and its consequence.