drive-by download

Questions

What does drive-by download mean?

A download triggered by scripts, etc., on a website, without prompting the user, usually for malicious purposes.

Where does drive-by download come from?

By analogy with a drive by shooting.

How to pronounce drive-by download

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “drive-by download” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.