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Scareware
Meaning
Noun
●
In Computing:
Software that
attempts
to
scare
the
user
into
compliance
, as by
displaying
false
warnings
of
virus
infection.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
scareware
English
-ware
English
software
English
soft
English
softe
Middle English (1100-1500)
softe
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
scare
English
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Spyware
Adware
Ransomware
Phishing
Malware
Viruses
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