Which type of malicious software encrypts a user's files and demands payment, typically in cryptocurrency, to restore access?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Ransomware is a type of malware that threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it unless a ransom is paid. Spyware collects information without consent, Adware displays unwanted advertisements, and a Trojan Horse disguises itself as legitimate software.
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