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.

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