Spyware

Overview

Spyware includes unwanted computer programs that run on your computer without your knowledge or permission. Also known as spybots and tracking software, spyware tracks your online activities and collects personal information from your system. The gathered information is then sent to the spyware operator who is frequently a hacker or scammer. Hackers can then sell or use your information for monetary gain.

You might not even realize that you have spyware on your computer, and even when you find your spyware, you're unlikely to know what of your information is vulnerable. Spyware can connect a range of information including your habits, passwords, account information, social security number, or credit card details. Spyware cannot be regulated and reduces your computer's memory, bandwidth, and outbound modem use. Spyware can also copy your licensed software to a scammer's computer offsite

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When your computer is infected with spyware, the speed and the performance of your system reduces. Your personal preferences including your homepage, bookmarks, and browser will also change. You may also start receiving pop-up advertisements and infected spam mails frequently. AntiVirus2009.exe, AV2009.exe, Smart Virus 2009.exe, Antvrs.exe, AntvrsInstall.exe, Win32/Virut.NBK, and SpywareQuake.exe are spyware infections in Windows computers.

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