annoyware

(software)

Shareware that reminds you frequently that you are using an unregistered copy.

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nagware

Software that periodically prompts the user to register the product. Similar to a nag screen for shareware, nagware is also built into commercial software. Also called "annoyware." See nag screen and wares.

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Most malware at the time targeting smartphones and tablets were nothing more than annoyware such as the Cabir virus or scam software used to commit SMS fraud or replace icons," said Axelle Apvrille, senior mobile anti-virus researcher for Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs.