Which of the following refers to a malware program that encrypts or otherwise renders computer or digital resources inoperable or inaccessible in furtherance of the illegal compulsion of an action or exchange?
A) worm
B) social engineering
C) ransomware
D) spyware

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Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts or blocks access to a computer or digital resource until a ransom is paid. It is used to illegally compel an action or exchange by coercing the victim to pay in order to regain access to their data or system.

Which of the Following Refers to a Malware Program That