Engineering English
Ransomware
Software Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files, demanding a ransom payment for the decryption key.
Example in context
“The company's security team quickly isolated infected systems to prevent the ransomware from spreading across the network.”
“Şirketin güvenlik ekibi, fidye yazılımının ağda yayılmasını önlemek için enfekte sistemleri hızla izole etti.”
Where engineers use it
Ransomware is a critical threat discussed in incident response plans, backup strategies, and endpoint security. Engineers need to understand its propagation methods and implement robust detection and recovery measures.
Practice: can you use “Ransomware” at work?
Your organization experiences a ransomware incident. Explain the term and describe the immediate steps you would take to contain the damage.
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“Regular backups and endpoint detection are essential defenses against ransomware.”
“Ransomware” in 21 languages
| English | Ransomware |
|---|---|
| Turkish | fidye yazılımı |
| French | rançongiciel |
| German | Ransomware |
| Spanish | ransomware |
| Chinese | 勒索软件 |
| Arabic | برنامج الفدية |
| Portuguese | ransomware |
| Russian | программа-вымогатель |
| Japanese | ランサムウェア |
| Italian | ransomware |
| Vietnamese | mã độc tống tiền |
| Hindi | रैंसमवेयर |
| Thai | แรนซัมแวร์ |
| Indonesian | ransomware |
| Korean | 랜섬웨어 |
| Bengali | র্যানসমওয়্যার |
| Dutch | ransomware |
| Swedish | ransomware |
| Finnish | kiristysohjelma |
| Ukrainian | програма-вимагач |
Frequently asked questions
What does Ransomware mean in engineering?
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's files, demanding a ransom payment for the decryption key. In Software Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Ransomware?
Ransomware is pronounced /ˈrænsəmˌwɛr/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Ransomware used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The company's security team quickly isolated infected systems to prevent the ransomware from spreading across the network.”
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