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Meaning of cryptovirus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ˈkɹɪptəʊˌvaɪɹəs/

Definitions

  1. A kind of plant virus associated with latent infection of the host, and not transmissible by many means.
  2. A type of malware that is used for extortion by encrypting user files and asking for payment in exchange for the decryption key.

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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