SecurityQuestion 30 of 100
Which type of malware encrypts a victim's files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key?
a.Rootkit
b.Ransomware
c.Keylogger
d.Adware
Explanation
Ransomware encrypts data and extorts the victim for a decryption key, often with a deadline. A keylogger records keystrokes, a rootkit hides deep in the system, and adware displays unwanted ads.
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