What is spyware software?

Answer 1

Anti-spyware software protects your computer from spyware, which are a classification of malicious software that infect your computer and generally (but not always) steal confidential data like credit card numbers or bank account information to rob you of your money. Try downloading SpyBot: Search and Destroy. I personally use it and it is very effective at catching spyware. Over that past 3 years, I have caught two spyware programs on my computer and successfully removed them.

Answer 2

Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included file shredder, ensuring complete elimination from your system. For advanced users, it allows you to fix Registry inconsistencies related to adware and to malicious program installations. The handy online-update feature ensures that Spybot always has the most current and complete listings of adware, dialers, and other uninvited system residents. = =

Answer 3

First, viruses and spyware are two different things. Viruses, just like viruses in your body, have the goal of reproducing and causing damage to the host. Spyware is software that sits quietly in your computer and listens everything you do. When you use your credit card, enter your password to log into your computer or bank account, or type your SSN, the spyware will send your info back to the person who created it so that your personal info can be used without your permission.

Anti-virus anti-spyware software is simply a piece of software that protects against both types of malicious programs.

Answer 4

That's a program that detects and removes spyware. There are several antispyware program, for example SpyBot Search and Destroy, Trend Micro's SpyWareBeGone, Windows Defender, Ad-Adware etc. Remember, SpySheriff, WinDefender (don't confuse it with Windows Defender), SpyAxe and SpywareNo are NOT antispyware programs. They are malicious programs.

Answer 5

An anti-spyware program is a specialized type of anti-malware software that is designed to detect and remove spyware that may collect your confidential information, such as bank account information, that can be used to steal your money.

Answer 6

Spyware software aims to gain access to your personal or an organization's information organization without their knowledge. The obtained information is then sent to another entity without the consent of the user. It also asserts control over a device without the user's knowledge.

Answer 7

Anti-Malware or Anti Spyware is known to the developing solutions that were once called Anti-Virus solutions. This now includes anti-spyware, anti-rootkit, anti-phishing, and other technologies that attempt to identify and/or block malicious programs. The use of such software is purely to protect the user from programs they will not otherwise allow to access their computer.

With the specific look at Malware, short for malicious software, is software intended to covertly access a computer system without the owner's knowledge.

Answer 8

Malware is a general term for malicious software. This includes viruses, worms, trojans, back doors, spyware, key loggers, or any other software designed for bad intentions, or which harm your computer or compromise your security.

Spyware is a type of malware which often tracks your usage habits without your knowledge and often comes with useful software. Spyware is subdivided into system monitors, trojans, tracking cookies, and adware. Adware is usually software that produces unwanted advertisements such as popups and browser hijacking. Adware is also another term for advertising-supported software, but it differs from the malware variety in that you willingly install it and know the ads are there when you install it.