Hacking Humans

Ransomware (noun) [Word Notes]

April 21 · 7 min · Season 3 · Episode 130
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Malware that disables a system in exchange for a ransom, usually by encrypting the system's data until the user pays for the decryption key.

CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/ransomware⁠

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