RANSOMWARE

Ransomware

Ransomware comprises a class of malware which restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands a ransom paid to the creator of the malware in order for the restriction to be removed. Some forms of ransomware encrypt files on the system's hard drive, while some may simply lock the system and display messages intended to coax the user into paying.

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ransomware

Noun

  1. Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom.
  2. Software that is released as open source only in exchange for payment.


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