CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1102) — Question 264

Which of the following types of malicious software is most likely to demand payments in cryptocurrency?

Answer options

• A. Ransomware
• B. Keylogger
• C. Cryptomining
• D. Rootkit

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Ransomware is specifically designed to encrypt a victim's data and then demand a ransom, often in cryptocurrency, for the decryption key. Keyloggers, cryptomining software, and rootkits serve different purposes and are not typically linked to ransomware's payment demands.