What is spyware? Why is it dangerous? These are two questions many people ask. In my opinion, spyware and adware are much more dangerous than a virus. Why? For one, spyware can steal your personal data as well as track your internet habits. Spyware is often located in web bugs or downloadable items such as music, screensavers or other types of digital downloadable media. It can actually be hidden in “legitimate†software. Many companies will mirror a well known company to get the consumer to buy the product, and unbeknownst to them there is spyware or adware buried in the software. You may get notices to upgrade your software through names such as Microsoft, Google, Adobe, etc. View the rest of this article
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