Spam is unsolicited, bulk electronic messages (UBE) sent to large numbers of recipients for the purpose of commercial advertising, for the purpose of non-commercial proselytizing, for any prohibited purpose (especially the fraudulent purpose of phishing), or simply repeatedly sending the same message to the same user.
The term spam is derived from a sketch of the same name in the British comedy series Monty Python’s Flying Circus. In the sketch, a group of Vikings repeatedly shout the word “spam” at a waitress in a diner, drowning out her attempts to take their order. The word “spam” has come to be used to describe any unwanted or unsolicited electronic messages.
Spam can be sent via email, text messages, social media, or any other form of electronic communication. It can be used to advertise products or services, spread malware, or simply harass people.
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