Spyware
Spyware
Spyware is a type of malware that can be installed on computers, and which collects small pieces of information about working process without user knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user, and can be difficult to detect. Sometimes, however, spywares such as keyloggers are installed by the owner of a corporate, or public computer on purpose in order to secretly monitor other users.
While the term spyware suggest software that secretly monitors the user’s computing.
spyware can collect many type of information like personal information, internet surfing etc.
spyware knows to change computer setting and slow connection speed foe different website
spyware components make use of exploits in Javascript,
Internet Explorer and Windows to install without user knowledge or permission. Spyware can also come bundled with
other software. The user downloads a program and installs it, and the installer
additionally installs the spyware. Spyware is as similar as to
viruses in that it can be considered destroyable {harmful} in nature.
The Windows
Registry contains multiple sections where modification of key values
allows software to be executed automatically when the operating system boots.
The spyware typically will link itself from each location in the registry that allows execution. Once running, the
spyware will periodically check if any of these links are removed. If so, they
will be automatically restored. This ensures that the spyware will execute when
the operating system is booted, even if some (or most) of the registry links
are removed.
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