Software or programs intentionally created by
government entities with the purpose of monitoring, tracking, or collecting data on individuals or groups, often without their knowledge or consent. Fedware may be used for surveillance, intelligence gathering, or law enforcement purposes.
Fedware can also be programs that contain hidden backdoors or vulnerabilities intentionally inserted by
government entities for the purpose of gaining unauthorized access or control over
computer systems or networks.
John: "Did you hear? They just found out that ProtonMail is
actually fedware!"
Max: "Who could've known that the supposedly secure
email service was secretly created by federal agents?"