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slurpware
 n.— «“It’s when all the effective Internet attack elements come together to potentially steal a lot of money,” said Jay Heiser, a vice president and research director at Gartner said Tuesday. “‘Slurpware’ requires a community of trusted users, phishing mail, password slurping malware, and sponsorship of the Russia Mafia,” he added.» —“Slurpware: You Heard It Here First” by Gregg Keizer TechWeb Jan. 18, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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