Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Ransomware'?

Answer options:

It encrypts the victim's data and demands payment for the decryption key.

It records keystrokes to steal passwords.

It floods a server with traffic to take it offline.

It disguises itself as legitimate software.

How to approach this question

Ransom = Money for hostage (data).

Full Answer

A.It encrypts the victim's data and demands payment for the decryption key.✓ Correct

Ransomware is a type of malware that threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it (usually by encryption) unless a ransom is paid.

Common mistakes

Confusing Ransomware with Spyware.

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