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  • __________ is a type of malware that locks a computer or ...
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__________ is a type of malware that locks a computer or hijacks a user's files until it is paid

  1. Ransomware

  2. Keylogger

  3. Trojan

  4. Stenographer

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Explanation

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files, making them inaccessible. The attacker then demands a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key.

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