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What Is Ransomware? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 6, 2026, 11:30:54 PM

Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a company's files and systems and demands a payment to restore access. Current variants also steal the data before encrypting it, to add pressure by threatening to publish it. Recovery depends on immutable backups and a tested recovery plan.

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