Meaning of cryptovirus | Babel Free
/ˈkɹɪptəʊˌvaɪɹəs/Definitions
- A kind of plant virus associated with latent infection of the host, and not transmissible by many means.
- A type of malware that is used for extortion by encrypting user files and asking for payment in exchange for the decryption key.
Equivalents
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.