Create a custom practice set
Pick category, difficulty, number of questions, and time limit. Start instantly with your own quiz.
Generate QuizA type of malware that encrypts victim's files and demands payment for decryption key is called ________.
- Account Aggregator
- Forum / Index
- Inclusive
- Ransomware
Answer: Ransomware
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files on victim's device and demands ransom (usually in cryptocurrency) for the decryption key. Prevention includes regular backups, updated antivirus, and avoiding suspicious email attachments.