In order to confirm the identity of the person entering an account, a verification code is given to a different device. It's used for two-factor authentication.
Node
An essential component of a blockchain infrastructure, a node stores data and allows all communication (transactions) to pass through it.
Ransomware is a type of malware (malicious software) that has the final goal of convincing victims to pay for a decryption ransom in order to recover their compromised files or system. The payments are normally asked in digital currencies that are difficult to be traced, such as Bitcoin, Monero, or any other cryptocurrency.