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Ransomware
Meaning
Noun
●
In Computer security:
Malware that
holds
the
data
of a
computer
user
for
ransom
, usually
requiring
or
claiming
to
require
payment
to
restore
access.
⚠️
In Computer security:
Software that is
released
as
open source
only
in exchange for
payment.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
ransomware
English
-ware
English
software
English
soft
English
softe
Middle English (1100-1500)
softe
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
ransom
English
Sourced from
Etym
Related
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Related words may be derogatory
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