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Familiarize Yourself With the Many Objectives of Spyware

Source: Symantec
Date: January 2008
Type: White Paper
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Overview: Introduced into the computers without anyone’s knowledge, they slow down operations, display unwanted adverts or spy on the surfing habits: spyware have lately become almost as much of a threat as viruses. They come in many guises and are sometimes teamed up with Trojan horses or techniques for identity theft. Whether they are used for commercial purposes or for more sinister reasons, spyware have recently become almost as much of a nuisance as viruses. This paper gives explanations of the different forms of spy software.


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