English Dictionary

cryptoviral extortion

noun

(computing, 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.

Cryptoviral extortion is a type of cyber attack that involves encrypting a victim's files and demanding a ransom for their release.

意味（1）

(computing, 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.