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JK0-018 · Question #912

A user, Ann, is reporting to the company IT support group that her workstation screen is blank other than a window with a message requesting payment or else her hard drive will be formatted. Which…

The correct answer is D. Ransomware. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A user, Ann, is reporting to the company IT support group that her workstation screen is blank other than a window with a message requesting payment or else her hard drive will be formatted. Which of the following types of malware is on Ann's workstation?

Options

  • ATrojan
  • BSpyware
  • CAdware
  • DRansomware

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(49 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    12% (6)
  • C
    6% (3)
  • D
    80% (39)

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