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Ransomware

noun

Definitions

1.nounMalware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access.

2.nounSoftware that is released as open source only in exchange for payment.

Synonyms

cryptolocker cryptovirus cryptoworm badware riskware hijackware malware crimeware pornware trojan rooter virus

Rhymes With

began somewhere chance somewhere dance somewhere france somewhere man somewhere ran somewhere

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