What type of malware encrypts all data on a drive and demands payment in Bitcoin cryptocurrence to unencrypt the files?

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What type of malware encrypts all data on a drive and demands payment in Bitcoin cryptocurrence to unencrypt the files?

  • phishing
  • scareware
  • ransomware
  • virus

Explanation: Ransomware will prevent access to computer systems, sometimes by encrypting device storage. Payment needs to be made to regain access to the system.

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