2007-09-04 00:14:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I think you mean Grayware.
Grayware is a general classification for applications that behave in a manner that is annoying or undesirable. Grayware encompasses spyware, adware, dialers, joke programs, remote access tools, and any other unwelcome files and programs apart from viruses that can harm the performance of computers on your network. The term has been in use since at least as early as September 2004. Antony Savvas. The network clampdown. Computer Weekly. Retrieved on 2007-01-20.
Grayware refers to applications or files that are not classified as viruses or trojan horse programs, but can still negatively affect the performance of the computers on your network and introduce significant security risks to your organization.[http://www.boll.ch/fortinet/assets/Grayware.pdf Fortinet WhitePaper PROTECTING NETWORKS AGAINST SPYWARE ADWARE AND OTHER FORMS OF GRAYWARE] (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-01-20. Often grayware performs a variety of undesired and threatening actions such as irritating users with pop-up windows, logging user key strokes, and exposing computer vulnerabilities to attack.
2007-09-04 00:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greyware refers to a malicious software or code that is considered to fall in the "grey area" between normal software and a virus. Greyware is a term for which all other malicious or annoying software such as adware, spyware, trackware, and other malicious code and malicious shareware fall under.
2007-09-04 00:21:44 · answer #2 · answered by cj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 10:55:25 · answer #3 · answered by borucki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is at this URL wiki,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grayware
2007-09-04 00:23:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-04 00:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋