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Composition on bad elements on the internet: spyware/adware/phishing etc.
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 03:15:48
Category: / Society & Culture / Education
Length: 2 pages (488 words)
Category: / Society & Culture / Education
Length: 2 pages (488 words)
What is Spyware?
Spyware means Spy (soft)Ware. Spyware is the new trend of extracting personal data and harassing the user. Spy Software can be used to control your data, change browser security settings, steal passwords by keylogging, or track your online activities. By unknowingly installing spyware you may even be giving access to your computer etc.
Symptoms
Some spyware will keep on opening pop-up ads that may be for adult websites. Spyware may also …
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…Search Bar
2. MSN Search Bar
3. Yahoo! Search Bar
Download Sites
1. CNET Download.com
2. Tucows.com
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Spyware and Adware
There exists a major difference between spyware and adware, Adware usually is installed with permision of the user, While spyware downloads itself from csetain websites or comes bundled with legal software. Adware may be used to support the work of developers on free software and thus Adware is acceptable,as long as it has your permission.
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