"cryptoviral extortion" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (cryptography, computer security, Internet) A data kidnapping attack studied in the field of cryptovirology, in which malware encrypts user data and asks for payment in exchange for the decryption key. Tags: Internet, uncountable Categories (topical): Computer security, Cryptography, Internet
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