As an alternative to just destroying data, some malware encrypts the user's data and demands payment in order to access the key needed to recover this information.This is sometimes known as _________
A)a trapdoor
B)a logic bomb
C)ransomware
D)spear-phishing

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

As an Alternative to Just Destroying Data, Some Malware Encrypts