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Question:

A network user claimed that a message appeared and his screen turned blank. The message tells him that his files are no longer accessible and he must enter his credit card number and pay $200 to get them back. What type of malware is this?

A Ransomware.
explanation

Ransomware is software that seizes control of a system and demands payment from a third party. It is frequently distributed by a Trojan. Encrypting the hard drive, changing user password information, or using one of various other creative ways can all be used to exert "control." Users are typically given the assurance that if they pay the ransom (extortion amount), they would receive the necessary code to revert their computers to normal operations. Ransomware is one of the most terrible malware. A rootkit is software that logs into a system as the administrator and takes complete control of it. It is difficult to remove rootkits because they are good at hiding their presence. A Trojan is named after the Trojan horse of mythology. Trojans are harmful programs that are installed when you install the seemingly innocent-looking files that hides in an entertaining game or screen saver you just downloaded. Spyware is intended to track your activities in order to gather data like logins, passwords, and bank account numbers.

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