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Spyware

What it is

Software that collects personal information about you without you knowing. They often come in the form of a ‘free' download and are installed automatically with or without your consent. These are difficult to remove and can infect your computer with viruses.

What it can do

  • Collect information about you without you knowing about it and give it to third parties.
  • Send your usernames, passwords, surfing habits, list of applications you've downloaded, settings, etc. to third parties.
  • Change the way your computer runs without your knowledge.
  • Take you to unwanted sites or inundate you with uncontrollable pop-up ads.

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