# 192: Understanding Scareware: How Fear Becomes a Cybersecurity Weapon

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Published: 2026-03-31T11:58:00+00:00
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An AI-generated episide on scareware, written by AI based on my notes for me network security course: Understanding Scareware: How Fear Becomes a Cybersecurity Weapon

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