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Definitions:
SPYWARE COPS
TM
Spyware:
Individual programs that embed themselves
within your computer and monitor your internet browsing
activites. They can "spy" on your confidential information (ie.
passwords, credit card info, etc).
Spybot Worm:
The spybot worm
is a virus that attacks your computer system through Instant
Messenger or Kazaa. If you are infected by spybot then your
anti-virus software may become disabled.
Adware:
Programs that
relay your personal information and internet browsing patterns
from your PC to another PC for advertising purposes. Adware are
software applications that display advertising banners and
pop-ups. If you get inundated with pop-ups chances are you have
been infected by adware.
Malware:
It is the short
term for malicious software. Malware are more commonly referred
as viruses, trojans, and worms. Malware self-propagates and
hide themselves within another program. Malware are designed to
annoy but they have been known to wipe out the an entire hard
drive. The most common form of being infected by Malware is
through openning of an email attachment.
Trojan:
Software that
breaks through computer security and disguises itself as
something benign, such as a game or directory lister. Trojans
do not replicate themselves and are usually installed by
"freeware and shareware" programs. They are detected as
backdoor.
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