der Ransomwareattack
Translation
ransomware attack
Examples
Ein Ransomwareattack legte das Netzwerk lahm.
A ransomware attack paralyzed the network.
Die Firma schützt sich vor einem Ransomwareattack.
The company is protecting itself from a ransomware attack.
Grammar Patterns
Opfer ((eines Ransomwareattacks)) werden to become a victim (of a ransomware attack) The hospital became a victim of a ransomware attack.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hackerangriff (hacker attack), Virenangriff (virus attack)
Etymology
A Denglisch (German-English mix) compound of 'Ransomware' (from English) and 'Attack' (from English). The correct German terms are 'der Ransomware-Angriff' or 'die Ransomware-Attacke'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: Ransom (Lösegeld) + ware (from Software) + Attack (Angriff). An attack using software to demand a ransom.