A user is browsing the Internet when suddenly a threatening message appears on screen demanding a payment in order to avoid the system being disabled. Which of the following BEST describes this type of malware infection?
A) Ransomware
B) Adware
C) Spyware
D) Virus

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Ransomware is a type of malware that threatens to block access to the victim's data or system, often by encrypting it, until a ransom is paid.

A User Is Browsing the Internet When Suddenly a Threatening