Meaning of cryptolocker | Babel Free

Definitions

A form of ransomware that encrypts the victim's files and extorts money for the secret key required to decrypt them.

Examples

“Normally using a phishing attack, the attacker delivers cryptographic malware, such as a cryptolocker, that encrypts the victim's information […]”

“Both a secure bastion and a cryptolocker were made up for this question, although cryptolocker itself is a type of malware.”

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