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    Malware That Locks or Prevents a Device from Functioning Properly
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Malware That Locks or Prevents a Device from Functioning Properly

Question 42

Question 42

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Malware that locks or prevents a device from functioning properly until a fee has been paid is known as:


A) lock-ware
B) ransomware
C) stealware
D) hostageware

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