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True or False: Phishing is a type of malware that encrypts files for ransom.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Phishing is social engineering (fraudulent emails) to steal credentials. Ransomware encrypts files for payment. Distinguishing cyber threats is important for digital literacy sections. [[CERT-In Guidelines, NCERT Computer Science]]

Topic Technology - Cybersecurity
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