CryptoLocker is a type of malware that encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom payment to decrypt them. Which of the following types of malware does CryptoLocker belong to?

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1. **Ransomware** is a type of malware that encrypts a user's files and demands payment to restore access.

2. **CryptoLocker** specifically encrypts files and demands ransom, fitting the ransomware definition.

3. Other malware types:
   - **Adware:** Displays unwanted advertisements.
   - **Spyware:** Secretly gathers user information.
   - **Worms:** Self-replicate and spread to other computers.

Since CryptoLocker encrypts files and demands ransom, it is classified as **ransomware**.

**Answer:** Ransomware

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