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Scareware included into the class of malware known as Rogueware comprises several classes of ransomware or scam software with malicious payloads usually of limited or no benefit that are sold to consumers via certain unethical marketing practices. The selling approach uses social engineering to cause shock anxiety or the perception of a threat generally directed at an unsuspecting user. Some forms of spyware and adware also use scareware tactics.