What Is the Meaning of Spyware?
Spyware is a term used to describe unwanted software that runs on your computer. To be considered spyware, this software generally displays advertisements, changes your computer configurations, or steals personal information from the computer.
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Warning
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Spyware is usually installed on a computer when a user runs or downloads a file that they think is a safe file, but it actually contains the spyware.
Prevention/Solution
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Most spyware can be removed relatively easily by installing and using any of numerous spyware removal programs that can be found on the Internet.
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Significance
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Spyware can be visible, in the case of displaying unwanted advertisements; or it can be hidden from view on your computer while collecting information.
Identification
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Spyware cannot usually be found on your computer without the use of special programs that can scan your computer for their existence.
History
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The word "spyware" was first used in 1995 on Internet usenet groups and referred to Microsoft's business model in a derogatory manner, but it was soon after applied to small cameras.
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