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Computer cookies are not considered spyware; they are small data files stored on a user's device by websites to enhance user experience, such as remembering login information or preferences. While some cookies can track user behavior for advertising purposes, they typically do so with user consent and transparency. In contrast, spyware is malicious software designed to secretly gather personal information without user consent. Therefore, while both involve tracking, the intent and methodology differ significantly.
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Is are not considered spyware because a user knows it they exists?
cookies
What are examples of spyware?
Spyware Examples Keyloggers - eg SpyAnytime Form Fillers - eg GATOR Trackware - eg n-CASE Downloader - eg Exploit Cookies Adware
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
What is AdYieldManager?
AdYieldManager is just an advertising company that leaves cookies on your computer. This particular cookie is a tracking cookie, and it records your browser version, which of certain sites you use, how many times you access them, and for roughly how long you use them. While some cookies can be harmful, this one is not considered malware or spyware. It can be used for malicious purposes by third parties, but this is easy to remove. You can simply delete it when you find it.
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
Is it okay to delete all cookies?
YES, that is completely safe. If anything, it is less safe to have the cookies stored. Cookies download fast, but they still have to be downloaded. It's true that they can save you time by storing certain information on your computer, but they are also a way that some sick people can send you viruses or spyware.
What Is a program placed on a computer without the users knowledge?
spyware
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.
What infection types can send information on how you use your computer to a third party without you realizing it?
Cookies is the type of infection that can send information on how you use your computer to a third party without you realizing it. Cookies also capture your web browser activity including your demographics.
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
