Etymology

fleeceware

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First used 2019
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The story

From fleece + -ware.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 2019 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).

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