Which attack encrypts the data on hosts in an attempt to extract a monetary payment from the victim?

IT Questions BankCategory: CCNA 2 v7Which attack encrypts the data on hosts in an attempt to extract a monetary payment from the victim?

Which attack encrypts the data on hosts in an attempt to extract a monetary payment from the victim?

  • DDoS
  • Data breach
  • Malware
  • Ransomware

Explanation: Ransomware encrypts the data on a host and locks access to it until a ransom is paid.

Exam with this question: 10.1.6 Check Your Understanding - Endpoint Security

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