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	Howstuffworks "How Spyware Works"
		Spyware is a category of computer programs that attach themselves to your operating system in nefarious ways.
		Spyware, on the other hand, is generally not designed to damage your computer.
		Spyware is broadly defined as any program that gets into your computer without permission and hides in the background while it makes unwanted changes to your user experience.
	computer.howstuffworks.com /spyware.htm (1154 words)

	What is spyware? - a definition from Whatis.com - see also: spybot, tracking software
		Spyware can get in a computer as a software virus or as the result of installing a new program.
		However, spyware is often installed without the user's consent, as a drive-by download, or as the result of clicking some option in a deceptive pop-up window.
		Spyware is part of an overall public concern about privacy on the Internet.
	searchcrm.techtarget.com /sDefinition/0,,sid11_gci214518,00.html (412 words)

	Spyware
		Spyware is one of the main sources of unsolicited email, called spam.
		This would be the result of spyware mining the information about websites you have visited and sending the HTTP requests to advertising websites.
		Spyware is one of the major threats to computer users who regularly use Windows operating systems and who use certain web browsers associated with Windows, such as Internet Explorer.
	www.spyware411.net (544 words)

	Spyware
		Spyware is perhaps the most worrying of all IT threats, as it intrudes on your privacy without you realizing.
		Spyware monitors your every move in the Internet in order to use this information without your permission.
		Now it is simple to keep your PC free of spyware.
	www.pandasoftware.com /virus_info/spyware (139 words)

	What is spyware? - A Word Definition From the Webopedia Computer Dictionary
		Spyware applications are typically bundled as a hidden component of freeware or shareware programs that can be downloaded from the Internet; however, it should be noted that the majority of shareware and freeware applications do not come with spyware.
		Spyware is similar to a Trojan horse in that users unwittingly install the product when they install something else.
		Because spyware is using memory and system resources, the applications running in the background can lead to system crashes or general system instability.
	www.webopedia.com /TERM/S/spyware.html (427 words)

	Free Spyware Removal - Spyware Remover and Anti Spyware
		In general, spyware is a software that secretly gathering personal information from the user's computer without their knowledge.
		But that's what big spyware companies are doing, we never know what type of information been secretly gathered by illegal companies or by individual like a 12 years old kid.
		Other problem is that spyware will continuously send data back to their internet server using your internet connection, this may slow down your connection if there are too many spywares in your computer.
	www.free-spyware-removal.com (418 words)

	Spyware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The future of spyware and adware is changing in the way in which we will perceive the use, and function, not just being used strictly for malicious purposes, but companies seeking to expand their presence.
		Spyware, along with other threats, has led some Windows users to move to other platforms such as Linux or Apple Macintosh, which are less attractive targets for malware, since programs are not granted unrestricted access to the operating system due to the Unix underpinnings that both Linux and Mac OS X are built upon.
		Spyware producers primarily argue in defense of the legality of their acts that, contrary to the users' claims, users do in fact give consent to the installation of their spyware.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spyware (6168 words)

	Spyware and adware explained, and how to remove them - vnunet.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Spyware and adware are two of the hottest topics in computing.
		It is claimed that nearly two thirds of all PCs are infected with spyware; and Microsoft recently bought Giant in order to launch its own spyware and adware removal software.
		Spyware is software that gathers information about how you use your computer and transmits the data to a central server.
	www.vnunet.com /spotlight/spyware (847 words)

	Spyware Information Center
		Sometimes the spyware maker has an uninstaller at their site, but usually there will be some additional steps required before you have completely eliminated it.
		If not, you can ask in the Spyware section of the PC Pitstop Forums or use Google to search for removal instructions using the name of the spyware.
		Please note: Although our online spyware scan will find the most common types of spyware, it's not meant to be a replacement for a commercial product to defend you against spyware and viruses.
	www.pcpitstop.com /spycheck/whatis.asp (680 words)

	"Spyware"-- Research, Testing, Legislation, and Suits
		As distinguished from the design model anticipated by whatis.com's definition of adware ("any software application in which advertising banners are displayed while the program is running"), these spyware programs run continuously and show advertisements specifically responding to the web sites that users visit.
		Spyware programs have prompted a number of legal challenges, as described in the pending suits section, below.
		In November 2005, the FTC sued Enternet Media for infecting users with spyware using the lure of free lyric files, browser upgrades, and ring tones.
	www.benedelman.org /spyware (3533 words)

	Remove spyware, adware. Removal instructions.
		Today it is the center of Internet security helping to fight not only against spyware and adware pests, but also viral infections caused by trojans, worms, browser hijackers, browser plugins, dialers, keyloggers, backdoors and any other malware.
		Spyware Doctor is a very powerful, but yet highly user-friendly spyware remover, made by PC Tools, reputable computer security experts.
		That is why we have created a spyware removal blog aimed on drawing visitor attention to the most significant and notorious spyware-related issues, parasites, spyware removal tools and other important events.
	www.2-spyware.com (1831 words)

	eWEEK.com Special Report: Spyware
		Spyware analysts say they aren't sure the company is serious about cleaning up its affiliates.
		Spyware researcher Ben Edelman says the updated Netscape browser fails to notify Web surfers when they're visiting sites that download spyware onto their machines.
		While some spyware and adware vendors are trying "to at least appear legitimate" according to spyware definitions, others are hard at work "creating spyware that's much sneakier and harder to remove," according to analysts and anti-spyware vendors.
	www.eweek.com /category2/0,1874,1731478,00.asp (3611 words)

	ADS Adware & Spyware Remover (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Spyware is a huge infringement of your privacy, but did you also know that some of it is even more sinister, able to steal your credit card details and trash your valuable data?
		Spyware is software which assists in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge.
		Some spyware is very low key and you’d never know it’s there.
	www.adware-remover.net (417 words)

	OnGuard Online - Spyware
		Spyware is software installed on your computer without your consent to monitor or control your computer use.
		Clues that spyware is on a computer include a barrage of pop-up ads, a browser that takes you to sites you don't want, unexpected toolbars or icons on your computer screen, keys that don't work, random error messages, and sluggish performance when opening programs or saving files.
		The good news is that consumers can take steps to lower their risk of spyware infections.
	onguardonline.gov /spyware.html (731 words)

	SpywareInfo > Online Spyware Detection
		Because the never ending war against Spyware is escalating to new heights, SpywareInfo and XBlock have joined forces to achieve the most effective malware detection.
		When a spyware or malware is found, you will be alerted and asked if you want to remove it.
		It scans for all supported "adwares" and many of the "spywares", keyloggers, and trojans that the downloadable freeware version of X-Cleaner also targets.
	www.spywareinfo.com /xscan.php (316 words)

	Bazooka™ Adware and Spyware Scanner - Free spyware scanner
		Bazooka™ Adware and Spyware Scanner detects a multitude of spyware, adware, trojan, keylogger, foistware and trackware components; sources of irritation that antivirus software does not deal with.
		Spyware and adware is often bundled with software such as Kazaa, Morpheus, Grokster, Imesh, Xolox, Gnutella and a myriad of other programs, and in many cases installed without your knowledge.
		Read CNET News.com's article "Spyware cures may cause more harm than good", where I give my view on the so-called spyware-killing program SpyBan.
	www.kephyr.com /spywarescanner/index.html (1674 words)

	Spyware Remove :: Spyware Descriptions and Removal Instructions. Download FREE Spyware removal tool. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Download a FREE Spyware removal trial and remove all Spyware from your PC.
		The free scanner will search your entire machine for spyware and provide a detailed report to you.
		The removal tool will eliminate any adware or spyware that you have in your machine for good.
	www.spywareremove.com (101 words)

	Spyware Online
		There are many products available today that are able to detect and delete Spyware on your computer.
		To find more spyware, adware, and computer virus related websites input the phrase "anti virus software" directly into the search box below or simply type in your own search phrase to see over 1 million other online privacy websites.
		Please visit each one of these resources for a full selection of anti spyware, virus protection, & internet monitoring software.
	www.spywareonline.org (588 words)

	Spyware (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Because the never ending war against Spyware is escalating to new heights, SpywareInfo and A very detailed look at what spyware is, how it attaches itself to computers, and the common methods of prevention.
		Spyware and the threat of unwanted programs being secretly loaded onto computers are becoming Spyware: The threat of unwanted software programs is changing the way people use the internet Learn about spyware and discover how to use antispyware programs to help protect you and your spyware.
		Spyware and other unwanted software refers to software that performs certain tasks on your Database of manual spyware program removal instructions In general, spyware is any technology, such as tracking software, that aids in gathering information Spyware is any technology that aids in gathering information about a person or organization Security Made Simple.
	spywarexhyyn.blogspot.com (1171 words)

	GRC \| OptOut -- Internet Spyware Detection and Removal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Spyware is ANY SOFTWARE which employs a user's Internet connection in the background (the so-called "backchannel") without their knowledge or explicit permission.
		I consider the actions of companies that hide behind their fine print, take advantage of consumer trust and ignorance, and deliberately leverage complex hidden technology, to be the lowest form of personal privacy exploitation.
		As we encounter and analyze new spyware, our findings will be graphically summarized in the index of known spyware.
	www.grc.com /optout.htm (1098 words)

	Spyware - Network World
		Spyware programs such as Cydoor, Gator, Lop.com and Xupiter install without the user's knowledge by piggybacking on peer-to-peer file-sharing programs, cute executable images or a long list of freeware.
		But Gartner believes spyware will get more malicious in the future and be used for password harvesting, credit card number theft and other forms of identity theft," says John Pescatore, a Gartner analyst.
		This is not to mention the unprotected tunnels being opened to the desktops by unknown programs that aren't coded with security in mind, adds Jeff Horne, researcher for Internet Security Systems, which makes RealSecure intrusion-detection software.
	www.networkworld.com /research/2004/0126spy.html (645 words)

	SimplytheBest Anti Spyware (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Spyware, however, is published as 'freeware' or as 'adware', but the fact that an analysis and tracking program (which reports your activities to the advertising providers' web site for storage and analysis, the 'spyware' agent) is also installed on your system when you install this so-called 'freeware', is usually not mentioned.
		The backbone for big time spyware are ad serving networks that pay publishers of games, utilities and music/video players per download, to include their ad serving programs.
		Most spyware and adware programs are independent executable files which take on the authorization abilities of the victim.
	simplythebest.net /info/spyware.html (970 words)

	Spyware
		Spyware is a peice of software that installs itself with-out victims knowing and it collects information on them.
		The information is used mostly for advertising, hence the pop-up advertising and unknown internet tool bars you see on your computer.
		The usual computer service call takes about three hours, so that's an average of $250+ you could be saving by just having these simple and straight forward step-by-step guides handy.
	www.1st-spyware.com (753 words)

	Spyware Watch (UK) - spyware, adware, stealware - stay aware!
		We are not here to stop the collection of consumer data, obviously it is really important information and helps companies survive in a competitive environment, but the manner in which it is gathered is a different matter.
		This site is intended to raise awareness of the issue that certain companies through their software installs are placing "Media Plugins", "SpyWare", "Backdoor Santas" or "Trojans" on your computers without your explicit permission and then potentially forwarding information about software, browsing and purchasing habits back to their own data collection facilities.
		Most of these Adbots, or spyware programs DON'T collect specific information about you, but only report general demographics, and therefore are NOT stealing your name, credit card, or other personal information.
	www.spyware.co.uk (594 words)

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