Asked by Amirul Hasan on Jul 05, 2024
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A(n) ________ virus runs a program that searches for common types of data files, compresses them, and makes them unusable.
Compression Virus
A compression virus is a type of malicious software that compresses files on a victim's computer without permission, often to make the files unusable until a ransom is paid or to hide its presence.
Data Files
Files that primarily contain data used or generated by applications, distinct from executable files or documents, serving as inputs or outputs in various data processing tasks.
Unusable
Referring to something that cannot be used either due to being broken, incompatible, or not suitable for a particular purpose.
- Determine and describe the assorted types of malware and their mechanisms of action.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine and describe the assorted types of malware and their mechanisms of action.