COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
FIREWALLS AND ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
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Question
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Can spyware be seen on your computer?
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Yes
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No
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Sometimes
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With specialist software
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Yes. Even the most cunning spyware can be detected by using a good and reputable antivirus. The antivirus will deep scan your system, going through each individual file on your hard drive in a hunt for spyware.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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