Category: Computer Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18
Which type of cyberattack encrypts a victim's data and demands payment to restore access?
A) Adware
B) Spyware
C) Ransomware
D) Keylogger
Explanation
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that blocks access to a computer system or data, often by encrypting it, until a sum of money (ransom) is paid.