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Spyware is a piece of software that installs itself on your computer without your permission. It can be installed when you download a free software program from the Internet, by visiting an infected website, or by clicking on a pop-up.
Spyware records your Internet habits and reports that information back to a company (usually for advertising purposes) but spyware can also be used to record usernames and passwords that can be used to steal your identity. |
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