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Cybersecurity & Cryptography
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What is ransomware?
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The correct answer is B) Malware that encrypts victim's files and demands payment (ransom) for the decryption key
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Correct Answer
Malware that encrypts victim's files and demands payment (ransom) for the decryption key
Explanation
Ransomware (WannaCry, Ryuk, Conti) encrypts data and demands cryptocurrency payment. Prevention: offline backups, patch management, EDR, network segmentation. Paying ransom is not guaranteed to restore data.
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