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a type of malware that tricks users into downloading malicious software by presenting false alarms or threats
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Scareware is a type of malware that tricks users into believing their computer is infected in order to sell them unnecessary software.
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I fell for that scareware pop-up and ended up wasting money on a useless antivirus program.
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Don't click on any sketchy ads or you might end up with some scareware junk on your computer.
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The fear of scareware spreading throughout the network kept the IT team on high alert.