Which of the following statements is true of ransomware?
A) It takes the data on a computer hostage by encrypting it.
B) It seeks to steal identities by routing Internet traffic to fake websites.
C) It tracks a user's browsing habits and sends it to a remote user.
D) It differs from other malware in that it cannot be activated by clicking on mail attachments from unknown senders.

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Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts the data on a victim's computer, making it inaccessible until a ransom is paid to the attacker for the decryption key.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Ransomware