### Comment:
What is the purpose of ransomware?

### REPLY:
The purpose of ransomware is to gain financial profit by exploiting the victim's fear and urgency to regain access to their files or system. Attackers often demand payment in untraceable cryptocurrencies to make it difficult for authorities to track them down. The ransom amount can vary, ranging from a few hundred dollars to thousands or even millions, depending on the target and the data being held hostage.