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Is spyware hiding on your PC? Here is how to spot it

Spyware is designed to stay invisible, so if it’s hiding on your computer, you’re not supposed to notice—at least not right away. I want to walk you through the specific warning signs, tools, and ...
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Is it a virus, malware, or spyware? Here's how to tell (and why it matters)

An antivirus utility that only defends against viruses would be nearly useless. Computer viruses are just one type of threat, and not a common one at that. A proper antivirus program defends against ...
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Spyware -- The Kind Found On Many Internet-Connected Computers -- Involved in Attempted Digital Bank Heist

TechWeb News reported last week that British authorities recently thwarted an electronic bank robbery that involved keylogger software, a kind of computer spyware. The plan was to steal $423 million ...
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Rid Your Systems of Spyware

Spyware modules are related to computer viruses, but pose a different type of threat to your systems. Spyware is created by underhanded, unethical marketers who want to monitor your customers' ...
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Some vendors get labeled as spyware pushers

About this series: Spyware is quickly replacing worms and viruses as IT managers' biggest worry. In this two-part series, security professionals and others debate spyware detection and who is best ...