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How is spyware placed on a computer?

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What Is a program placed on a computer without the users knowledge?

spyware


How spyware is place on your personal computer?

It is placed on your computer by websites you visit, files you download and emails you look at.


Is a type of program placed on a computer without the user's knowledge and that secretly collects information about the user?

Programs are installed on your computer all the time without your knowledge when you browse the Internet. Adware is the name of the programs that are installed with the purpose of collecting information about you.


What is a program placed on a computer without the users knowledge that secretly collects information about a user?

Spyware


Does spyware harm a computer?

a. Adware or spyware


Why is it important to have spyware installed on a computer?

It is not important to have spyware installed on one's computer. Spyware is actually obtained from computer worms, viruses, and other various computer infections.


How does spyware invade a persions privacy?

Spyware can be very harmful to your computer and the information is holds. Removing spyware from your computer would be best.


Does roblox installs Spyware on your computer?

As far as I know Roblox does not add any spyware to your computer


Why is it important to keep your computer free from spyware?

Spyware is software that gets downloaded to the computer for the purpose of spying on the user. You should keep your computer free of it because anything you type as well as any information that is on the computer can be transmitted back to the creator of the spyware. Spyware can also contain viruses as well.


Can spyware protect a computer from a virus?

No Spware and viruses both damage the computer. You need an anti spyware to remove spyware and a good anti virus to remove virus


Does every computer have spy ware?

"All computers have spyware which is mostly used by hackers.You can prevent spyware by being educated about spyware, the computer and third the internet connection."


Can anti spyware software be installed when there is antivirus software in computer?

No. Of course it can. Spyware is different that of viruses. Everyone should have antivirus, spyware and malware detection software on their computer.