Wendy is at work using her computer. A pop$-$up window appears, displaying an antivirus scanner. Moments later she sees a message stating that her computer has been infected and displaying an offer to purchase and download an application that will rid her PC of the virus. The antivirus software isn't the same type as what the IT department uses on work computers. She calls the support desk. What do they tell her the problem likely is$?$

A$.$ Adware

B$.$ Scareware

C$.$ Spyware

D$.$ Ransomware