What Does Doxware Mean?
Doxware is a type of ransomware that threatens to release personal data to the public if the user does not pay the ransom. The term comes from the hacker term “doxing,” or releasing confidential information over the internet. Doxware attacks frequently infect computers from phishing emails.
Techopedia Explains Doxware
Doxware is a type of malware where certain files are seized. The user must then pay, typically by Bitcoin, or the files will be released over the internet. Doxware typically scans files for key phrases that indicate that they are confidential or private.
