Technology Threats

noun a type of cyber attack in which a hacker hijacks a computer's processing power to mine cryptocurrency without the owner's consent

• Cryptojacking is a type of cyber attack where hackers use a victim's computer to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge.
• I heard that some websites have been cryptojacking visitors' computers to mine cryptocurrency.
• Watch out for websites that might be sneakily cryptojacking your computer for their own gain.
• The rise of cryptojacking is like a silent thief stealing computing power for illicit purposes.

noun a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or data until a sum of money is paid

• The company's computer systems were attacked by ransomware, causing a significant data breach.
• My friend's laptop got infected with ransomware and now he can't access any of his files.
• I heard that new ransomware is going around, so make sure to keep your antivirus software updated.
• Ransomware is like a digital hostage-taker, holding your data for ransom until you pay up.