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Ransomware

Definition

A type of malicious software that blocks access to a computer system or data until a sum of money is paid.

Example Sentences

1The company's database was infected with ransomware, and they had to pay a large sum to recover their data.
2Do you know how to protect your computer from ransomware attacks?
3The hospital's computer system was not affected by the ransomware because they had a good backup system.
4To avoid ransomware, never open email attachments from unknown senders and keep your antivirus software up to date.
5The police are working with cybersecurity experts to track down the people responsible for the ransomware attack on the city's infrastructure.

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