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Ransomware (noun) [Word Notes]
From Hacking Humans by N2K Networks
April 21, 2026 · 8 min · Season 3 · Episode 130
About this episode
This episode discusses ransomware, a type of malware that encrypts data and demands a ransom for decryption.
Malware that disables a system in exchange for a ransom, usually by encrypting the system's data until the user pays for the decryption key. CyberWire Glossary link: https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/ransomware Audio reference link: https://watch.amazon.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.d6a9f744-47b0-ac70-aa56-b31fd0f58482&territory=US&ref_=share_ios_season&r=web
Topics covered
- ransomware
- malware
- cybersecurity
- data encryption
- ransom
Keywords
- ransomware
- malware
- encryption
- decryption key
- cybersecurity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: N2K Networks
Books & works: CyberWire Glossary
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