Smart City Dispatch · Glossary
Ransomware
Malware or extortion activity that encrypts systems, steals data, or disrupts operations to demand payment.
Ransomware
Malware or extortion activity that encrypts systems, steals data, or disrupts operations to demand payment.
Smart-city relevance: Cities and hospitals have experienced severe service disruption from ransomware, making backup and recovery architecture essential.
Related: Incident response