It is called 'malware'.
malware
Distributed
It is software that scans for malicious (bad) files and removes them.
Malicious Software
It is software that scans for malicious (bad) files and removes them.
Spyware refers to programs that fall under malware. On the other hand, malware describes a wide variety of malicious software.
malicious software
Yes, certain software known as shareware, are distributed on the web.
Spyware is a malicious software that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge. Spyware can get in a computer as a software virus or as the result of installing a new program. Freeware, on the other hand, is derived from "free" + "software" which means this software is available for use at no cost. They are created by volunteers and distributed for free.
malicious software
Things that help you
ThinkPoint is a fake anti-spyware application that pretends to scan your computer for malicious software and then deliberately reports false system security threats. It's distributed mostly through the use of fake online scanners and some other malicious websites, so clearly this program is not legit.