2006-10-29 00:28:43 · 14 answers · asked by Purav U 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Spyware is something that traces every little thing that your computer does. It's like a safe virus, it doesn't really harm your system, it just takes private or personal information from you.
It simply SPIES you! It invades your privacy...
The best reliable software that you can use the get rid of this spyware is Norton Antivirus. Other anti spyware removers is fake, it is affiliated with the spyware that is anonimously downloaded in your PC, and it doesn't really clean your system, so beware of those fraud spyware programs like:
Drive Cleaner - http://www.drivecleaner.com
Malware Wipe - http://www.malwarepipe.com
Antivirus Golden - http://www.antivirusgolden.com
Spyheal - http://www.spyheal.com
Virusblast - http://www.virusblast.com
AntiVermins - http://www.antivermins.com
Pest Trap - http://www.pesttrap.com
Brave Sentry - http://www.bravesentry.com
WinAntiVirus - http://www.winantivirus.com
Virus Rescue - http://www.virusrescue.com
AD Protect - http://www.adprotect.com
SpySheriff - http://www.spysheriff.com
SpyDemolisher - http://www.spydemolisher.com
SpyWareStop - http://www.spywarestop.com
SpyWareNo! - http://www.spywareno.com
Spy Falcon - http://www.spyfalcon.com
I hope this helps ;)
2006-10-29 00:40:07 · answer #1 · answered by Jehzeel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware are programmes that protect your computer from hackers, viruses etc. Spyware will also speed your machine up, as people can actually hack in and use your internet connections. Spyware will stop all that. You can get Spyware off of the internet, some you can get free just download them.
2006-10-29 00:43:21 · answer #2 · answered by GEOFFREY L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"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."
2006-10-29 00:33:04 · answer #3 · answered by Magneto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware are small programes that are put into your computer without your knowledge .
They can download adverts as well as monitor your surfing habits and report back to their masters.
One of the signs of infection is a slowing of the computer or pop ups appearing for no reason..
2006-10-29 00:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by psychodad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"In the field of computing, the term spyware refers to a broad category of 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."
To sum it up: Spyware is software, which is bad for your pc and/or privacy.
2006-10-29 00:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware is a software that install itself on your computer without
your permission. Theres this website that has some good info.
http://www.basicspywaretips.com/
2006-10-29 02:04:22 · answer #6 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware is an application that you download and keeps
you aware of invasive mail. I see that you have two answers
above, but I suggest that you enter a Google search for
"IDG" which is a computer magazine which keeps you up to date
every day on all computer subjects. They have a full list of
spyware and all tests performed and suggestions.
2006-10-29 00:37:41 · answer #7 · answered by Ricky 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
spyware are little programs which run on your computer - usually without you knowing it - exchanging information from your PC with the internet.
2006-10-29 00:33:29 · answer #8 · answered by Dirk N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's software, normally downloaded without your knowledge when you download a program, that spies on the sites you visit. The idea being, they can bombard you with offers from related sites. There are several free programs that help you to get rid of it, with the most popular ones seeming to be LavaSoft Ad-Aware Personal and Spybot - Search & Destroy. (See the links below if you wish to download them.)
2006-10-29 00:38:56 · answer #9 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 16:10:02 · answer #10 · answered by biedrzycki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋