Word for software less harmful than malware


Is there a word for software less harmful than malware? In particular,



  1. The software provides functionality you need, and actually it is you who download and install it.

  2. However, it steals your data and uploads it for its own use.



Answer



The current buzz word for things less harmful than malware is badware, or in the case you gave spyware would also be appropriate.


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