RANSOMWARE
Etymology
Noun
ransomware (uncountable)
(computing) Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access.
Hypernym: malware
Hyponym: cryptovirus
(computing, derogatory) Software that is released as open source only in exchange for payment.
Source: Wiktionary
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