COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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a type of virus
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unwanted software installed without consent that might monitor key presses
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security software to detect viruses
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a software bug
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Detailed explanation-1: -Spyware is a type of malware (malicious software) installed on your computer without your consent to monitor or control your computer use.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is malware? Malware is any software or mobile application specifically designed to harm a computer, a mobile device, the software it’s running, or its users. Malware exhibits malicious behavior that can include installing software without user consent and installing harmful software such as viruses.
Detailed explanation-3: -Spyware is one type of malicious software (malware) that collects information from a computing system without your consent. Spyware can capture keystrokes, screenshots, authentication credentials, personal email addresses, web form data, internet usage habits, and other personal information.
Detailed explanation-4: -Spyware is a type of program that is installed with or without your permission on your personal computers to collect information about users, their computer or browsing habits tracks each and everything that you do without your knowledge and send it to remote user.