VOA慢速英语:How to Protect Yourself from 'Ransomware'

cyberattack - n. an attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system

virus - n. a program that is designed to harm a computer by deleting data, ruining files, etc., and that can be spread secretly from one computer to another

security patch - n. a software or operating-system update that is intended to correct an issue that could lead to hacking or viral infection

domain name - n. the part of a network address that identifies one or more web addresses

automatic - adj. having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person

phishing - n. the practice of sending fake emails that appear to be from actual companies in order to get individuals to share personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers