ransomware in French
ransomware in French is rançongiciel, logiciel d'extorsion, logiciel de rançon — ransomware means malicious software that locks a computer or scrambles the files on it so the owner cannot open them, and then demands a payment in exchange for restoring access.
ransomware in French
What does "ransomware" mean?
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noun Malicious software that locks a computer or scrambles the files on it so the owner cannot open them, and then demands a payment in exchange for restoring access.
"The hospital cancelled appointments for three days after ransomware locked its booking system."
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noun An individual attack or incident carried out with such software.
"The council is still recovering from a ransomware that hit over the bank holiday."
ransomware in a sentence
- The hospital cancelled appointments for three days after ransomware locked its booking system.
- A single infected attachment let the ransomware spread across every machine on the network.
- The council is still recovering from a ransomware that hit over the bank holiday.
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "ransomware" in French?
"ransomware" in French is rançongiciel, logiciel d'extorsion, logiciel de rançon. ransomware means: Malicious software that locks a computer or scrambles the files on it so the owner cannot open them, and then demands a payment in exchange for restoring access.
How do you use "ransomware" in a sentence?
Example: "The hospital cancelled appointments for three days after ransomware locked its booking system." In French, "ransomware" is rançongiciel, logiciel d'extorsion, logiciel de rançon.
Are there other ways to say "ransomware" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "ransomware": rançongiciel, logiciel d'extorsion, logiciel de rançon, logiciel rançonneur.
