Unsubstantiated claims of existence of critical security vulnerabilities in widely-used software applications, with the intent of self-promotion through FUD and attention seeking on social media platforms. HECsploits are mainly work of characters self-identifying as HEC (Hacker - Entrepreneur - Communicator) types. It is a feeble attempt to gain some credibility in the absence of actual competency and technical skills.

Anatidaephobia is defined as a pervasive, irrational fear that one is being watched by a duck. The anatidaephobic individual fears that no matter where they are or what they are doing, a duck watches.

Anatidaephobia is derived from the Greek word "anatidae", meaning ducks, geese or swans and "phobos" meaning fear.