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Evaluating Additional Security Risks: Spyware and Adware

Source: Symantec
Date: January 2008
Type: White Paper
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Overview: This white paper defines programs that fall under the category Security Risks and examines two types of programs that fall under this classification, Spyware and Adware, in detail. It examines ways in which the risks from the introduction of different types of Spyware and Adware can be measured, and offers insights into risk assessment. Suggestions for evaluating tests of Spyware and Adware protection are presented. Finally, various means by which the risks from Spyware and Adware can be mitigated are considered.


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