RANSOMWARE
15
Definition
noun
- (computer security) Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access."The amount of money generated by ransomware schemes would appear to be quite small given their lack of popularity and the asking price in ransom notes […]"
- (computer security, derogatory) Software that is released as open source only in exchange for payment."[I]n some situations, the source code of COTS may be escrowed and released under a free software or open source license when the original developer (or supplier) no longer continues to develop that software or if stipulated fundraising conditions are met. This model is referred to as the ransom model of software publishing and the software is known as ransomware."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- No
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- No
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- No
How many Scrabble points is the word 'RANSOMWARE'?
The word RANSOMWARE is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
R1
A1
N1
S1
O1
M3
W4
A1
R1
E1
Total: 15 points
How many letters is the word 'RANSOMWARE'?
The word RANSOMWARE has 10 letters.
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.