“Locky” is among the things which have been a widely publicized topic in information security affecting both enterprise and home machines. Which of the following statements best describes it?

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e.  They are hidden code embedded by hardware manufacturers into the firmware of certain devices in efforts to bypass privacy brought about by encryption.

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b.  They are specialized malware affecting Linux-based machines; encrypting system files so that normal function is impaired.

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a.  They are usually used as a form of ransomware; encrypting target’s files and attempting to extort payment in exchange for decrypting their data.

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c.  They are a suite of vulnerabilities in the cryptographic exchange that happens within the SSL/TLS protocol.

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d.  They are a group of techniques which can be used to break the encryption used between the target’s machine and the other machines it communicates with.

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