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

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Difference between spyware and adware?

Spyware may be illegal, and will typically gather information about your computer, or your personal information, without permission. Adware does not typically gather your information, and instead will 'spam' you or place advertisements on your computer against your will.


What impact can the placement of spyware have upon your personal computer?

it steals information and some bandwidth.. and slows down your computer


Software designed to seize your personal information stored on your computer and sent it elsewhere is called?

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A program from a comprised website installs itself on a user's computer and gather personal information?

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XoftSpySE is a anti-spyware program that enables you to protect your computer from online spyware intended to steal data and personal information. The new Anti-spyware 7.0 is available online.


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Which Software is designed to seize your personal information store on your computer and send it elsewhere?

It's called Spyware. Spyware is not the same as Viruses as Viruses are designed to spread malicious code to other computers and cause damage. Spyware quietly lurks in the background secretly stealing private information from the computer.


How do you remove personal antivirus from computer?

There are a few methods you could use. One of them is spyware removers, such as Spyware Doctor. Another one is to remove it manually: http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-personal-antivirus


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.


Does spyware harm a computer?

a. Adware or spyware


Meaning of spyware?

Spyware goes into your computer and spies on you. It watches out for personal details such as passwords, bank details etc and then sends it all back to the creator. Have you ever heard of identity theft? Alot of those cases come from spyware.


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.