FUD

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FUD is the combination of fear, uncertainty and doubt; designed to circumvent rational thinking and engage hasty submission into a viewpoint.

Example

e.g. If you [don't] use WordPress you'll be hacked. Either way this argument is put forth, with or without the don't it's a poor one, and ignores a variety of factors.