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Definition: Ransomware

December 22, 2015 by The T By D Team 2 Comments

Definition:  Ransomware

Malicious software that infects your computer and displays messages demanding a fee to be paid in order for your system to work again.  Ransomware software has the ability to lock a computer screen, or encrypt computer files.  

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