ITPEC FE Morning April 2022 Question 37
Source exam: ITPEC FE Morning April 2022Topic: Security
ITPEC FE Morning April 2022 — Question 37 of 80
Ransomware — malware that blocks access or encrypts data until a ransom is paid.
- •Ransomware — encrypts files or locks the system, demands payment to restore access (e.g., WannaCry, CryptoLocker)
- •Adware — displays unwanted advertisements; does not block or encrypt anything
- •Rootkit — hides malicious software presence on a system, provides hidden access to attackers
- •Spyware — secretly collects user data (passwords, browsing activity) without blocking access
Key rule: If the question mentions "block access" + "encrypt" + "pay money" → always Ransomware.
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