Cryptovirus Uncommon

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

Malware that specializes in extortion by encrypting user files and asking for payment in exchange for the decryption key.

See Also

transmissible payment malware plant cryptovirology encrypt extortion ask

Related Terms

transmissible payment malware plant cryptovirology encrypt extortion ask infection virus specialize file cryptoviral cryptoworm key exchange host decryption latent

Rhyming Words

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