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Question
How is Ransomware used to extract money from users?
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Solution
Ransomware is a form of ransomware that encrypts a user's computer files for a period of time, making them unavailable before the attacker is paid a ransom. The ransom is often requested in a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, which allows for online and anonymous transfer.
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