Badware

Definitions

1. A colloquial term for software that is malicious, deceptive, dangerously insecure, or simply harmful to users through abusive behavior. It is broader and less formal than 'malware,' sometimes including adware, spyware, and scammy apps.

   In plain English: Software that harms users, whether through malice, deception, or dangerously bad behavior.

   Example: "The extension crossed from annoying into badware once it started exfiltrating browsing data without consent."

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