Can ransomware encrypt critical Windows system files, making the operating system inoperable?
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Can ransomware encrypt critical Windows system files, making the operating system inoperable?
Yes, ransomware can encrypt critical Windows system files, rendering the operating system inoperable. This can lead to a loss of access to crucial system functions and data until the ransom is paid or the files are decrypted by other means.