Editing Software bloat (section)

=== Bloatware as a vulnerability ===
Although bloatware is not a form of [[malware]] and is not designed for malicious purposes, bloatware may introduce some vulnerabilities unintentionally and may cause the user's computer to have a higher risk for infection by [[computer virus]]es or [[ransomware]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/bloatware|title=Bloatware Definition|publisher=[[Fortinet]]|quote= Some bloatware also introduces vulnerabilities into your computer that can make it easier to infect with malware, including ransomware or scareware.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-bloatware|title=What is Bloatware and How Do You Remove It?|date=25 October 2017 |publisher=[[Kaspersky]]}}</ref>