Question

b. ransomware (and micro ransomware) its effects and counter measures

Answer 1

Ransomware is a harmful software which tries to leak some private data or block the login page until and unless a certain sum of money is paid.

Its effects are blocking login features, allowing administrative access to general users, leaking personal information and encrypting files to make them inaccessible.

Counter measures to remove Ransomware

Updating the operating system at regular intervals.

Do not install third party softwares.

Backup your important files to reinstall them after a Ransomware attack.