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Record 1 2017-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • IT Security
CONT

With doxware, hackers hold computers hostage until the victim pays the ransom, similar to ransomware. But doxware takes the attack further by compromising the privacy of conversations, photos, and sensitive files, and threatening to release them publicly unless the ransom is paid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Sécurité des TI
CONT

Certains ne se sentiront évidemment pas menacés par les «divulgiciels» [...] Pour savoir si vous êtes à risque, il suffit de vous poser une simple question : combien seriez-vous prêt à payer pour éviter que les informations contenues sur votre ordinateur ou votre téléphone ne soient étalées au grand jour?

Spanish

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Record 2 1996-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Finance
  • International Relations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finances
  • Relations internationales

Spanish

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