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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ransomware

/ˈrænzəmweɪr/ noun · British & US
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What does ransomware mean?

noun

Malicious software that demands payment in exchange for restoring access to data or systems it has encrypted.

Example

"The company was forced to pay a ransom to hackers who had infected their network with ransomware."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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