2007-07-31 11:03:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Aside from the questions of ethics and privacy, spyware steals from the user by using the computer’s memory resources and also by eating bandwidth as it sends information back to the Spyware’s home base via the user’s Internet connection. Because spyware is using memory and system resources, the applications running in the background can lead to system crashes or general system instability.
2007-07-31 11:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a software that sends information about your web activities to its web site. Spyware is often installed without the users permission. Get rid of it quickly if you are using your comp for online banking or shopping.
2007-07-31 18:08:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any spyware the website comes from tells it's maker every other website you visit untill you find out you are being spied on.
2007-07-31 18:12:25 · answer #3 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
create a lot of files type .exe and run them on your computer
to make it slower
spy ware can pop up internet explorer windows
sometimes with porn or with fake antiviruses
2007-07-31 18:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by Sushy™ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋