Cryptic crossword clue
Scammer finally deleted virus to secure breach 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GRIFTER

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The straight part
We know that "Scammer" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case scammer = grifter.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does GRIFTER mean?

GRIFTER noun
  1. A con artist; someone who pulls confidence games.

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