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I consider this sort of software harmful, but there is definitely an important distinction between it and software that actively tries to steal your credit card
by mortenjorck 13y ago
I consider this sort of software harmful, but there is definitely an important distinction between it and software that actively tries to steal your credit card numbers, run a botnet, or send spam email. We need a word specifically for software that makes an attempt to abide by the law and avoid any outright malice, yet exists in a sort of moral gray area.
I propose "grayware."
- bashinator 13y agoHow about "junkware" or "crapware"?
- jamornh 13y agoAnd I thought these were already the terms we use for this type of software...
- jlgreco 13y ago"Malware" as I understand it is basically a catch-all term for software that is harmful (hence "mal"). Don't these toolbars usually report your browsing habits anyway though? If so they are spyware which clearly makes them malware.
- rcthompson 13y agoBarnacleware.