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Meaning of ransomware

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ransomware

noun

Definitions

  1. Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access.

  2. Software that is released as open source only in exchange for payment.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ransomware

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