ransomware

Ransomware attack takes down LA hospital for hours

One of the greatest threats to private cybersecurity today is ransomware -- a cyberattack that blocks access to a computer until the hacker is paid a…

ransomware 

Pronunciation: /ˈrans(ə)mwɛː/ 

NOUN

[MASS NOUN]

A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid:although ransomware is usually aimed at individuals, it’s only a matter of time before business is targeted as well