SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 139

SSC CGL Tier II - 7 March 2023 - Shift 1 • Computer • Q139

Crypto Locker is a form of which of the following?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Ransomware i.e.

  • CryptoLocker is a form of "Ransomware."
  • Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts a user's files or computer system and demands a ransom payment from the victim in exchange for a decryption key to unlock the encrypted data.
  • CryptoLocker is a specific strain or variant of ransomware known for its sophisticated encryption techniques and its use in extortion schemes.