Asked by Jacqueline Piedra on Jun 24, 2024
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Lyle is working online when a message appears warning that his personal files have been encrypted so he cannot access them.He has 72 hours to pay hundreds of dollars to receive a key to decrypt the files.What type of malware is infecting Lyle's computer?
A) Trojan
B) Address spoofer
C) Ransomware
D) Social engineering
Ransomware
Malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or files until a sum of money is paid to the attacker.
Decrypt
The process of converting encrypted or coded data back into its original format, making it readable again.
Encrypted
A state of data where information has been converted into a secure format that prevents unauthorized access.
- Identify different types of malware and their impact on computer security.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify different types of malware and their impact on computer security.
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