Question

a user is browsing a website when they get a popup from what appears to be a government agency. the message says the computer is involved in an illegal activity and they need to pay a fine online by entering their credit card number. the user tries to close the message, but they cannot. what category of action did the user most likely experience?
a. malware
b. extortion
c. kidnap
d. blackmail

Explanation:

Malware is malicious software. Extortion involves forcing someone to pay. Kidnapping is taking someone against their will. Blackmail is threatening to reveal something. The message is a scam (not real government), trying to extort money (pay fine via credit card).

Answer:

b. Extortion