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Detailed explanation-1: -At its most damaging, spyware will track web browsing history, passwords and other private information, such as email addresses, credit card numbers, personal identification numbers or banking records. All of this information can be gathered and used for identity theft or sold to third parties.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware is any software that installs itself on your computer and starts covertly monitoring your online behavior without your knowledge or permission. Spyware is a kind of malware that secretly gathers information about a person or organization and relays this data to other parties.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spyware can take control of your devices and steal your information without you knowing about it. Some of the ways it does this are by recording your keystrokes, hacking your camera or voice calls. It can also change your security settings to give room for more spyware and generate constant pop-ups.

Detailed explanation-4: -Spyware is mostly classified into four types: adware, system monitors, tracking including web tracking, and trojans; examples of other notorious types include digital rights management capabilities that “phone home", keyloggers, rootkits, and web beacons.