Definitions for scareware
scare·ware

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1. scarewarenoun

   Software that attempts to scare the user into compliance, as by displaying false warnings of virus infection.

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1. Scareware

   Scareware is a form of malware which uses social engineering to cause shock, anxiety, or the perception of a threat in order to manipulate users into buying unwanted software. Scareware is part of a class of malicious software that includes rogue security software, ransomware and other scam software that tricks users into believing their computer is infected with a virus, then suggests that they download and pay for fake antivirus software to remove it. Usually the virus is fictional and the software is non-functional or malware itself. According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group, the number of scareware packages in circulation rose from 2,850 to 9,287 in the second half of 2008. In the first half of 2009, the APWG identified a 585% increase in scareware programs.The "scareware" label can also apply to any application or virus which pranks users with intent to cause anxiety or panic.

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1. Scareware

   Scareware comprises several classes of ransomware or scam software with malicious payloads, usually of limited or no benefit, that are sold to consumers via certain unethical marketing practices. The selling approach uses social engineering to cause shock, anxiety, or the perception of a threat, generally directed at an unsuspecting user. Some forms of spyware and adware also use scareware tactics. A tactic frequently used by criminals involves convincing users that a virus has infected their computer, then suggesting that they download fake antivirus software to remove it. Usually the virus is entirely fictional and the software is non-functional or malware itself. According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group, the number of scareware packages in circulation rose from 2,850 to 9,287 in the second half of 2008. In the first half of 2009, the APWG identified a 585% increase in scareware programs. The "scareware" label can also apply to any application or virus which pranks users with intent to cause anxiety or panic.

How to pronounce scareware?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of scareware in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of scareware in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Scareware
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scareware
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=scareware