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Adware/Spyware Removal
Adware/Spyware Removal Spyware : 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. Adware : A form of spyware that collects information about the user
in order to display advertisements in the Web browser based on the information
it collects from the user's browsing patterns.
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