RANSOMWARE
Ransomware is a general term for a type of computer virus that blocks access to a computer system or computer files. The criminals controlling the computer virus demand payment or ransom — usually in cryptocurrency (bitcoin) because it's untraceable — in return for removing the virus and restoring access.
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