Which of the following types of attacks is characterized by encrypting data and locking out a user from access to certain data within a workstation?
A) Ransomware
B) Phishing
C) DDoS
D) Social engineering
E) Spoofing

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Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data and locks out a user from access to certain data within a workstation.

Which of the Following Types of Attacks Is Characterized by Encrypting