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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- doxware
1, record 1, English, doxware
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, English, - doxware
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- divulgiciel
1, record 1, French, divulgiciel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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? 1, record 1, French, - divulgiciel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- International Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hold for release until 1, record 2, English, hold%20for%20release%20until
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Relations internationales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ne pas diffuser avant 1, record 2, French, ne%20pas%20diffuser%20avant
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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