scareware
scare·ware
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- [skair-wair]
- /ˈskɛərˌwɛər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skair-wair]
- /ˈskɛərˌwɛər/
Definition of scareware word
- noun scareware Computers. software that is sold as computer security or as an antivirus or other utility program but is either useless or is itself malware: I was a victim of scareware—I got a warning that my computer was about to fail, so I panicked and purchased the advertised software, which wiped my hard drive instead of fixing it! 1
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scareware popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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