Ransomware
- Gloss
- malware that requires the victim to pay a ransom to access encrypted files
- Usage
- With ransomware, a hacker slips into a system, then puts encryption controls in place that locks users out. The hackers then demand money to "unlock" the data.
- Reference
- merriam-webster.com
Sanskrit equivalent
मुक्तिधनदूषिकासूत्रम्
- Synonyms
- वित्तीयजालम् , मुक्तिधनमालवेयरम्
- Context
- Technology More in Technology →