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A hospital finds that its patient records have been encrypted by criminals who demand payment before providing the key to restore access. Which type of malware is most likely involved?
Ransomware is most likely involved. It encrypts or locks an organisation's data and demands payment for the key to restore access. Spyware and keyloggers covertly gather information instead, and adware simply displays unwanted advertising, so none of them match the demand for payment.
- ASpyware
- BRansomwareCorrect
- CAdware
- DA keylogger
Explanation
Ransomware encrypts or locks data and demands payment for its release. Spyware and keyloggers secretly collect information such as keystrokes and do not lock files in exchange for payment.
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