ransomware
Translation
ransomware
Examples
Ransomware encrypted all the files on his computer.
Ransomware encrypted all the files on his computer.
The company was a victim of a ransomware attack.
The company was a victim of a ransomware attack.
Grammar Patterns
((ransomware)) a type of malicious software Ransomware is a growing threat.
((a ransomware attack)) an incident involving ransomware The hospital suffered a ransomware attack.
Similar Words
Synonyms: malware, spyware, scareware
Etymology
A compound word from 'ransom' + 'software'.
Memory Tips
It's 'software' that holds your data for 'ransom'.