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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