컴퓨터 시스템이나 파일에 대한 접근을 차단하고 금전을 요구하는 악성 소프트웨어
A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or files until a sum of money is paid.
예문:
"The hospital's database was locked by ransomware, forcing staff to use paper records."
"Cybersecurity experts recommend regular backups to mitigate the impact of a ransomware attack."
"The company refused to pay the ransom demanded by the ransomware attackers."