ITPEC FE Morning October 2021 Question 37

Ransomware — identify the definition of ransomware.

Ransomware is malicious software that blocks access to a victim's computer or files (typically by encrypting them) and demands payment (ransom) to restore access.

Why not others:
- (a) — describes malware as a general category (adware, spyware, freeware), not ransomware specifically
- (c) — randomizing MAC addresses relates to privacy protection, not extortion
- (d) — generating random numbers for security software is a cryptographic utility, not an attack

Key rule: "Ransom" = выкуп. If it blocks + demands money → ransomware.

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