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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.

Equivalents

Deutsch Verschlüsselungstrojaner
Español virus encriptador
Français crypto-verrouilleur cryptorançongiciel cryptovirus logiciel de cryptoverrouillage
한국어 크립토 바이러스
Русский ви́рус-шифрова́льщик криптовирус

CEFR level

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

cryptovivipary cryptoworm cryptoxanthin cryptozoa cryptozoic cryptozoite

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