A type of malicious software that encrypts a victim's files, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid, is known as what?

A Spyware

B Adware

C Ransomware

D Firmware

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Ransomware is a specific type of malware designed to block access to data or a computer system until a sum of money (ransom) is paid to the attacker.

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The correct answer to the question "A type of malicious software that encrypts a victim's files, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid, is known as what?" is Option C: Ransomware.

The other options — A) Spyware, B) Adware, D) Firmware — are incorrect for this Computer Science question. As explained above: Ransomware is a specific type of malware designed to block access to data or a computer system until a sum of money (ransom) is paid to the attacker.

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A type of malicious software that encrypts a victim's files, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid, is known as what?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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