pirateware

English

Etymology

From pirate +‎ -ware.

Pronunciation

• Audio (US):

  (file)

Noun

pirateware (uncountable)

1. (computing) Pirated software.
   • 1992, Peter Norton, Judi N. Fernandez, Ruth Ashley, Peter Norton's Advanced DOS 5 Guide, page 270:

     Viruses may creep into your system if you download files from a bulletin board or communications service or if you install freeware, shareware, pirateware, or some other type of alternative software.