Spam

TL;DR: Spam refers to unsolicited and often irrelevant or repetitive messages sent over the internet, primarily via email, to a large number of recipients without their consent. It is used for advertising, phishing, and spreading malware.
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Spam refers to any email messages that are unwanted and not solicited by the recipient. It is considered junk mail. Spam can also refer to any comments or messages sent in bulk and different digital media, repeatedly advertising links to products or services. Some spam messages are more dangerous and contain harmful content or links used for phishing attempts and hacking.

Updated February 17, 2024
Axel Grubba is the founder of Findstack, a B2B software comparison platform, with his background spanning management consulting and venture capital where he invested in software. Recently, Axel has developed a passion for coding and enjoys traveling when he is not building and improving Findstack.