ransomware

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computer security}} [[malware|Malware]] that holds the [[data]] of a computer user for [[ransom]], usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access.
2. {{lb|en|computer security|derogatory}} {{U|software}} that is released as [[open source]] only in exchange for [[payment]].

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