ransomware

Signification (Anglais)

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.

Concepts

rançongiciel

Étymologie (Anglais)

From ransom + -ware.

Phrases

Ransomware is the kind of malware that blackmails you after encrypting your files .