The type of malware that restricts access to the computer either by encrypting files on the hard drive or by displaying messages demanding a ransom is called __________.

Question

Q:

The type of malware that restricts access to the computer either by encrypting files on the hard drive or by displaying messages demanding a ransom is called __________.

Select the correct option from below

a) Spyware

b) Trojans

c) Scareware

d) Ransomware

Answer 1

d) Ransomware

The type of malware that restricts access to the computer either by encrypting files on the hard drive or by displaying messages demanding a ransom is called Ransomware.