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What Is Scareware? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 7, 2026, 4:37:52 PM

Scareware is a scam that shows fake alerts, for example that your computer is infected, to convince you to download a program or pay for a supposed fix. The screen imitates antivirus or Windows warnings, and the program it offers is usually malware or a worthless charge.

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