Question

april told her parents over dinner that they cant use the computers at school. the network was attacked by a cybercriminal and no one can access their files until money is paid. what type of malware likely gained access to the network? a adware b ransomware c worm d spyware

Explanation:

Ransomware is malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom for decryption. Since files are inaccessible until money is paid, it fits the described scenario. Adware displays ads, worms self - replicate and spread, and spyware collects information secretly, none of which match the described situation as well as ransomware.

Answer:

B. Ransomware