Hacking Humans
Pseudoransomware (noun) [Word Notes]
Nov 25, 2025 · 7 min · Season 2 · Episode 110Bonus
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Malware, in the guise of ransomware, that destroys data rather than encrypts.
CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/pseudoransomware
Audio reference link: “Some Men Just Want to Watch the World Burn | the Dark Knight,” by YouTube, 2 November 2019.