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Fleeceware

Fleeceware meaning

Apparel into which fleece-textile is fabricated. | Malware whose functionality works as advertised but that manipulates users into subscribing instead of using free or much cheaper alternatives (i.e. “fleeces” them out of their money).

Example sentences (2)

Unlike fleeceware apps, malicious apps are designed to infect Android devices with malware.

Researchers suggest, fleeceware apps skirt this requirement by advertising themselves as a “free” app – but after download, presenting users with a “free trial” notification, which prompts the user to provide payment card details.