Greyware is software that can’t be classified as malware but has the potential to be malicious. It can affect the system’s performance, be an annoyance, or be a dangerous application.
Examples of Greyware
One example of greyware is a weather app that floods your system with intrusive ads and causes slower performance from your device.
How to stop greyware
- Ensure all applications are downloaded from official sources.
- Conduct adequate research on any and every application before downloading.
- Delete dormant and outdated apps.
