Synonyms for ransomware
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access.
Forms
- Plural
- ransomwares → cryptoransomwares…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ransomware | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.