Spyware
Spyware
Spyware is small programs that collect information on your surfing habits and sends out the information to the business that installed it on your computer. These programs are loaded onto your computer without your knowledge. They come hidden in other programs or files that you download. Some are even bold enough to dial up your ISP and go online without you knowing it.Malware
Any software program developed for the purpose of causing harm to a computer system, similar to a virus or Trojan horse.
Malware can be classified based on how it is executed, how it spreads, and/or what it does. The classification is not perfect, however, in the sense that the groups often overlap and the difference is not always obvious
Adware
Adware or advertising-supported software is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertising material to a computer after the software is installed on it or while the application is being used.
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