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Computer-Spies Spywares
Any software that
covertly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection
without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes. Spyware
applications are typically bundled as a hidden component of freeware or
shareware programs that can be downloaded from the Internet; however, it
should be noted that the majority of shareware and freeware applications
do not come with spyware. Once installed, the spyware monitors user
activity on the Internet and transmits that information in the background
to someone else. Spyware can also gather information about e-mail
addresses and even passwords and credit card numbers.
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