Question

Which of the following is/are correct with respect to Ransomware?

1.It is a form of Malware

2. It encrypts the whole hard drive of the computer, essentially locking the user out of the entire system.

3.It locks the system's screen or locks the users' files unless a ransom is paid.

4.All of the above

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Answer 1

because it's a malware Also it encryps

drive also and it lock your system

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option for this question is option 4.All of the above.

Explanation:

A form of virus known as ransomware prohibits or restricts users' access to their systems, either by locking the system's screen or by encrypting the users' files, in exchange for a ransom. The malware called ransomware is made to prevent a user or business from accessing files on a computer. Cyberattacks put businesses in a situation where paying the ransom is the quickest and least expensive option to recover access to their files by encrypting these files and requesting a ransom payment for the decryption key. Drive-by downloads or phishing emails with infected attachments are common ways for ransomware to propagate. Drive-by downloading happens when a user accesses an infected website inadvertently, at which point malware is downloaded and installed on their computer without their knowledge.

Thus, sometimes after infecting a machine, ransomware removes itself.