💻 Computer Science

Ransomware does what?

A Speeds up computer
B Encrypts files and demands payment
C Cleans viruses
D Updates software

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Ransomware encrypts files and demands ransom.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Ransomware does what?" is Option B: Encrypts files and demands payment.

The other options — A) Speeds up computer, C) Cleans viruses, D) Updates software — are incorrect for this Computer Science question. As explained above: Ransomware encrypts files and demands ransom.

📚 About This Computer Science Practice Question

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