Types Of Spy Software
Spy software refers to computer programs that intercept and record data entered by users into the computer by means of physical input devices like the keyboard. Based on the purpose for which they have been deployed, these programs can be classified into two broad categories. Monitoring software used purely for security purposes, and spy software that has been deployed for devious purposes like stealing sensitive information like passwords, internet banking details, credit card numbers and bank account numbers of individuals. Spyware is very infectious, and can get copied to a computer connected to the internet, if it is not adequately protected. A user may inadvertently click on links or download files that have spyware associated with them, and this spyware will run quietly in the background without the user’s knowledge and steal his/her information. Once monitoring software has infected a computer, it is very difficult to detect and get rid of it. Spyware software generally send the collected information to their creators automatically at regular intervals. Having a reverse-firewall or a network monitor can help prevent collected data from leaving your computer through spyware programs. It is essential to be careful while surfing the internet, as there are thousands of infectious and dangerous files out there, waiting to get at your personal data and make your privacy cease to exist.
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