Scareware — Scareware uses alarming claims to pressure people into installing software, paying money, or granting access. The claims often describe invented infections or urgent security failures. Attackers exploit fear to make their proposed remedy appear necessary. – Social Engineering

Added October 7, 2026

Scareware — Scareware uses alarming claims about security problems to pressure someone into taking an unsafe action. Examples include false infection warnings and fabricated demands for paid repairs. The requested action can lead to financial loss, information theft, or installation of malicious software.

Added November 6, 2026