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Which of the following is a type of malware that encrypts files and demands payment for the decryption key?

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Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom for the decryption key.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Monday 14 September 2026.

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