You access a website you think gives you the scores of your favorite team, but a pop-up message from the FBI shows that you have violated some federal law and that your computer will remain locked until you pay a fine. This is an example of (a) ___________.

a. warez
b. denial of service attack
c. darknet
d. ransomware


Answer: d. ransomware

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The reason general deterrence is a growing approach is because over the past decade serious offenses have resulted in apprehension and conviction in nearly 43% of cases

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) community service. B) home. C) jail. D) forfeiture. E) boot camp.

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The right of citizens to come and go as they please is called _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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