Who, in recent years, has warped the intent of cryptographic technology to create cryptovirology?

Question

A. black hat programmers
B. white hat programmers
C. red hat programmers
D. yellow hot programmers

Answer 1

A. black hat programmers

Cryptovirology refers to the use of cryptographic techniques within malicious software, often to encrypt files on a victim's system and demand a ransom for decryption, which is commonly seen in ransomware attacks. Black hat programmers are those who engage in unethical hacking and exploitation of vulnerabilities, including the application of cryptographic technology for harmful purposes.