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spyware
Spyware is a type of malicious software -- or malware -- that is installed on a computing device without the end user's knowledge. Read Full Definition
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Top 10 spyware threats
The top 10 spyware list describes the 10 common spyware threats behind famous spyware attacks and is frequently identified by Webroot's Spy Audit, a free spyware scanner tool. Read Full Definition
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anti-spyware software
Anti-spyware software is a type of program designed to prevent and detect unwanted spyware program installations and to remove those programs if installed. Read Full Definition
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Pegasus malware
Pegasus malware is spyware that can hack any iOS or Android device and steal a variety of data from the infected device, including text messages, emails, key logs, audio and information from installed applications,... Read Full Definition
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government Trojan
A government Trojan is spyware installed on a computer or network by a law enforcement agency for the purpose of capturing information relevant to a criminal investigation. Government Trojans represent a step in ... Read Full Definition
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unified threat management (UTM)
Unified threat management (UTM) describes an information security (infosec) system that provides a single point of protection against threats, including viruses, worms, spyware and other malware, and network ... Read Full Definition
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What is a potentially unwanted program (PUP)?
A potentially unwanted program (PUP) is a program that may be unwanted, despite the possibility that users consented to download it. Read Full Definition
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adware
Adware is any software application in which an advertising banner or other advertising material displays or downloads while a program is running. Read Full Definition
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polymorphic virus
A polymorphic virus is a harmful, destructive or intrusive type of malware that can change or 'morph,' making it difficult to detect with antimalware programs. Read Full Definition
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keylogger (keystroke logger or system monitor)
A keylogger, sometimes called a keystroke logger, is a type of surveillance technology used to monitor and record each keystroke on a specific device, such as a computer or smartphone. Read Full Definition