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Dec 2022
7m 46s

Ransomware (noun)

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Malware that disables a system in exchange for a ransom, usually by encrypting the system's data until the user pays for the decryption key.

CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/ransomware

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