Who uses the data that the spy ware programs collect from our computers ? What is the end reason for doing it

Answer 1

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.
According to a November 2004 study by AOL and the National Cyber-Security Alliance, 80% of surveyed users' computers had some form of spyware, with an average of 93 spyware components per computer. 89% of surveyed users with spyware reported that they did not know of its presence, and 95% reported that they had not given permission for the installation of the spyware.

As of 2006, spyware has become one of the preeminent security threats to computer-systems running Microsoft Windows operating-systems. Users of Internet Explorer are particularly targeted for attacks because Internet Explorer is the most popular browser. Others like John Pescatore, of Gartner claimed that the browser's tight integration with the Operating System caused a lot of problems. Some malware on the Linux and Mac OS X platforms has behavior similar to Windows spyware,[citation needed] but to date has not become anywhere near as widespread. In an estimate based on customer sent scan logs, Webroot Software, makers of Spy Sweeper, said that 9 out of 10 computers connected to the internet are infected and 86% of those surveyed suffered a monetary loss due to spyware.


What is the reason for doing it... because THEY CAN..

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Marketing companies and people who send you spam.