Spyware
A Quick Definition

Spyware

Software used without the users consent, to send personal details to a third party.

Spyware usually monitors your activity on the Internet and transmits that information to someone else covertly.

Any software which gains information from your computer. Then using your internet connection, relays that information without your knowledge.

Spyware is capable of the following

• monitoring keystrokes
• scanning files on your hard drive
• reading cookies
• snooping into other applications e.g. email programs, word processors
• changing your web browsers default home page

This information may be

• sold to people interested in selling to you
• used to find and exploit weaknesses in your systems
• used to transmit viruses
• used to gain access to your online accounts

Microsoft.com Spyware detection
Helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software
www.microsoft.com

Adware remover spyware
'4 Small Businesses' Adware remover spyware page.
www.4-small-businesses.com/adware-remover-spyware.html

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