What is ransomware? Select the correct answer, and then select Submit. A. An attacker steals your physical computer and demands a ransom for its return.
B. Malware steals your identity and allows the attacker to demand ransom for its return.
C. Malware blocks access to a computer system and allows the attacker to demand ransom for restoring access.
The correct answer is:
C. Malware blocks access to a computer system and allows the attacker to demand ransom for restoring access.
Explanation: Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that encrypts files on a computer or locks users out of their systems. The attacker demands a ransom payment to provide the decryption key or restore access to the system. Always remember to back up important data to protect against ransomware attacks!