2006-10-01 01:42:23 · 11 answers · asked by goutham112 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
In the field of computing, the term spyware refers to a broad category of malicious software designed to intercept or take partial control of a computer's operation without the informed consent of that machine's owner or legitimate user. While the term taken literally suggests software that surreptitiously monitors the user, it has come to refer more broadly to software that subverts the computer's operation for the benefit of a third party.
In simpler terms, spyware is a type of program that watches what users do with their computer and then sends that information over the internet. Spyware can collect many different types of information about a user. More benign programs can attempt to track what types of websites a user visits and send this information to an advertisement agency. More malicious versions can try to record what a user types to try to intercept passwords or credit card numbers. Yet other versions simply launch popup advertisements.
2006-10-01 03:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by frappe179 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-26 07:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a program which spies on your system. This constantly running program can send out personal information stored on your computer about you and report your Internet actions to a hacker.
Hackers generally can't simply hack into your system, unless they take advantage of some operating system flaw. Like most viruses and trojans, spyware is usually installed through some actions by the user. Once there, the spyware makes use of your Internet connection to send out personal information stored on your computer.
Cuite ~
What? No product hawking? Holy cow! This is an event! I gotta mark this day down!
2006-10-01 01:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by Balk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lmfao @ Feeman
Spyware is a general term used for software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent.
Spyware is often associated with software that displays advertisements (called adware) or software that tracks personal or sensitive information.
That does not mean all software which provides ads or tracks your online activities is bad. For example, you might sign up for a free music service, but "pay" for the service by agreeing to receive targeted ads.
If you understand the terms and agree to them, you may have decided that it is a fair tradeoff. You might also agree to let the company track your online activities to determine which ads to show you.
Other kinds of spyware make changes to your computer that can be annoying and can cause your computer slow down or crash.
These programs can change your Web browser's home page or search page, or add additional components to your browser you don't need or want. These programs also make it very difficult for you to change your settings back to the way you originally had them.
The key in all cases is whether or not you (or someone who uses your computer) understand what the software will do and have agreed to install the software on your computer.
There are a number of ways spyware or other unwanted software can get on your system. A common trick is to covertly install the software during the installation of other software you want such as a music or video file sharing program.
Whenever you are installing something on your computer, make sure you carefully read all disclosures, including the license agreement and privacy statement. Sometimes the inclusion of unwanted software in a given software installation is documented, but it may appear at the end of a license agreement or privacy statement.
2006-10-01 01:45:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's crap that people get on their computers because they are too stupid to be using the internet.
Spyware will slow your PC down, cause many pop ups while on thenet. Can also cause internet conneciton problems and more.
I've never gotten spyware, but I have cleaned MANY computers for clients that have gotten a ton. It's always the same thing. They simply do NOT know what they are doing and will click on anything, install anythign because it looks cool or told them to do so. 99.9% of the time a computer gets Spyware is because of the idiot behind the keyboard.
The person above me is one of those people obviously.
2006-10-01 01:45:31 · answer #5 · answered by ○Freeman○ 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
a file thats downloaded to your system along with apps you are downloading ie screensavers,music,docs etc.....download "spyware terminator" free this is the latest and best antispy programme under freeware.if u download the yahoo toolbar aswell they are giving away norton spyware scan with it.another excellent programme....good luck with your de bugging adventures
ps that cuites a lil biatch aint she?
is it meant 2 be cuite or cutie???????lolololol
2006-10-01 01:48:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a programm witch either helps hackers brake into your site a keystroke logger (it records your keystrokes) virus or something of the sort
if your anti-virus tells you a programm is spyware UNINSTALL IT AS FAST AS POSSIBLE!!!
hope it helps
2006-10-01 01:46:00 · answer #7 · answered by moon 111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the computer container, the time period undercover agent ware refers to a huge class of malicious software designed to snatch or take partial administration of a computer's operation without the consent of that device's proprietor or valid person. even as the time period taken actually exhibits software that secretly video demonstrate instruments the person, it has come to refer extra widely to software that subverts the computer's operation for the great element about a third party.
2016-12-04 02:24:59 · answer #8 · answered by finnen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mark of the Beast
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2006-10-01 01:50:06 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a spyware is a thing on your that is protecting your computer from virus
2006-10-01 01:45:10 · answer #10 · answered by Navita 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋