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What Is a program placed on a computer without the users knowledge?
spyware
This type of program threatens a users privacy?
Spyware
What type of software is used to collect information from users?
Spyware
How do you clean spyware using DOS prompt?
It is impossible to clean up spyware from the command prompt as spyware now users a lot of registry entries and hides its infected files in multiple locations.
What is a spywere?
Spyware is a type of malwere that is installed on computers and that collects information about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user. Typically, spyware is secretly installed on the user's personal computer.Lauren t lol
What is a program placed on a computer without the users knowledge that secretly collects information about a user?
Spyware
What's the best spyware removal tool?
There are many quality products available for removal of spyware. Two quality products that have received high ratings from users are Spy Sweeper and STOPZilla.
Vista software feature which helps users identify spyware and other potentially undesired software?
Windows Defender
What companies offer spybot free downloads?
Many sites offer downloads of Spybot Search and Destroy. This anti-spyware software, free to download, helps ensure that users' systems remain free of spyware and other malware. Users may find this software free of charge on CNET, Softonic, or other popular software download sites.
What free spyware has the best rating?
One can not determine which spyware has the best rating in the market as it is a matter of opinion. The ratings and reviews are all based on customers and users previous experiences from using the product. These reviews can be found on 'Cnet' and 'Top Ten Reviews' website. Personally, Norton makes a fine spyware, as it is popular and well promoted.
How did spyware get started?
Spyware is any computer application or utility that can record and distribute use information without informing (or misinforming) users. The first spyware tools were key loggers. Keyloggers simply record a string of keyboard strokes. As the web becoming more popular and faster, add-ones (like browser tool bars or Weatherbug) began to pop up. Often times users installed these things on their own but were mislead about how the utility. Users were "informed" that the company would be collecting, tracking and selling personal information but it was hidden away in the terms of service. Information was collected and sold to pay for any free services the toolbar may of offered. Other spyware programs were more malicious. Often times java applets embedded on sites would install spyware without the user knowing it.
What is a type of spam that collects data from a users system without his or her knowledge?
A type of spam that collects data from a user's system without their knowledge is known as spyware. Spyware is malicious software that secretly monitors and gathers information about a user's computer activity, such as browsing habits, personal information, or keystrokes. It can lead to privacy breaches and identity theft if not detected and removed.
