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Ransomware (noun) [Word Notes]
Apr 21, 2026•8 min•Season 3Ep. 130
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Episode description
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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