Glossary term

Ransomware

A type of virus that threatens to destroy or publish private data unless a ransom is paid.

  • Updated May 21, 2022
  • First published May 21, 2022
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Definition

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A type of virus that threatens to destroy or publish private data unless a ransom is paid.