Also called Placebo Antimalware.
An antivirus program that "detects" fake malware to make it seem like it works.
Origin: A placebo is something that you are told works and seems to be working but actually doesn't do anything.
An antivirus program that "detects" fake malware to make it seem like it works.
Origin: A placebo is something that you are told works and seems to be working but actually doesn't do anything.
Most, if not all, antivirus programs were placebo antivirus programs until there was a surge in viruses made by people who decompiled their code.
by Shugunou October 03, 2023
Developer Placebo is term said to substances that are believed to increase and improve your software development skills but don't really. An example f these substances could be dark chocolate, Cheese Doritos, matcha, everything vegan
Mike: Yooo bro you should start drinking match, you will be a better software developer
Kyle: No man I became a vegan and I'm writing better software ever since!
John: Guys. You know that is just developer placebo, right?
Kyle: No man I became a vegan and I'm writing better software ever since!
John: Guys. You know that is just developer placebo, right?
by TamimiUrban July 31, 2019