Cryptoviral extortion

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA data kidnapping attack studied in the field of cryptovirology, in which malware encrypts user data and asks for payment in exchange for the decryption key.

Synonyms

cyberextortion cryptojacking cyberblackmail cybervandalism cryptoverse cryptosecurity cyberterrorism cybervulnerability cybercrook cyberspying cryptophone cybercriminality

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