CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 333

A window appears on a user's screen stating the computer's files have been encrypted and an access code must be used to unlock the user's data.
This is an example of:

Answer options

• A. ransomware.
• B. incorrect file permissions.
• C. a virus.
• D. an invalid certificate.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, ransomware, because it is a type of malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment for access. Options B, C, and D do not apply as they refer to different issues like permission errors, viruses that do not necessarily encrypt files, and certificate problems.