ransomware

[ ran-suhm-wair ]

nounDigital Technology.
  1. malware planted illegally in a computer or mobile device that disables its operation or access to its data until the owner or operator pays to regain control or access.

Origin of ransomware

1
First recorded in 2005–10; ransom + -ware

Words Nearby ransomware

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