utpressingsprogramvare — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ransomware 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.
Senses
utpressingsprogramvare is used for these senses in English:
- ransomware (computer security) Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access.
ransomware — full definition
- 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.
- noun An individual attack or incident carried out with such software.
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