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Linnea's father called her to say that a message suddenly appeared on his screen that says his software license has expired and he must immediately pay $500 to have it renewed before control of the computer will be returned to him. What type of malware is this?

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mahamnasir

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blocking ransomware            

Explanation:

  • Ransomware is a malware used for money extortion.
  • This malicious software locks the computer and data files by encrypting the data which cannot be decrypted by the user.
  • This malware exploits the vulnerabilities in your computer and infects your computer with ransomware and it starts again even after rebooting the computer.
  • A ransomware message appears on the computer screen which shows some instructions that you need to follow in order to get back access to your blocked computer just as in this scenario, the blocker ransomware acts to be a software publisher and displays a message that the software license has expired and $500 is demanded to get back the control of the computer.
  • As a result the user cannot be able to use the computer or its resources until he pays the demanded money.

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