What Is Spyware Software And What Does It Do?

By: Oliver Turner

If you own a computer and are connected to the internet then you
will almost definitely have heard of spyware software and will
also be at risk. The purpose of this article is to inform
readers as to the risks of spyware software and explain exactly
what spyware is and what it does.

Spyware as the name suggests is software that spy's on you and
collects information on your internet usage. The computer user
will be unaware that this is happening as spyware software
applications are usually hidden components in both freeware and
shareware programs that can be downloaded from the internet.
Spyware is installed without your knowledge or consent and poses
some very real threats.

Once spyware software has been installed onto your computer it
will actively begin monitoring your activity on the internet and
will transmit all the information it gathers onto its owner
which is usually an advertiser of some sorts.

Spyware software is very dangerous and this illegal software can
record your internet history, passwords, and keystrokes, and
some spyware can also record other confidential and private
information. The only proven and successful way to get rid of
spyware is to install a spyware blocker or anti-spyware
software. These are available in both free and paid software
versions.

If you use the internet, for whatever use, you should also use a
spyware blocker or spyware removal software. It is also
essential that you run this spyware removal software daily to
remove any threats to your personal information. Doing this will
not only help to keep your internet usage and private
information safe but it will also help to keep your computer
running efficiently.

Spyware software is as mentioned very dangerous and allowing
your personal information which can include passwords and bank
details to get into the hands of the wrong people can prove
detrimental. Act now and install anti-spyware software and keep
your information safe.

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