ransomware

Betekenis (Engels)

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.

Vertalingen

rançongiciel

Etymologie (Engels)

From ransom + -ware.

Zinnen

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