You see a deceptive pop-up that says your computer is infected and that you must visit a compromised web site where you pay them to clean your computer. You have just become a victim of ransomware.

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This scenario describes a common tactic used by ransomware to trick users into paying for a supposed "fix" for their infected computer. Once the user visits the compromised website and pays the ransom, their computer may still be infected or their files may be held hostage until they pay even more money. It is important to never trust unsolicited pop-ups or emails claiming your computer is infected and to have robust anti-virus software installed to prevent ransomware attacks.

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