Type of malicious software that when installed, intercepts or takes partial control of the user’s computer without the user’s consent.

A type of virus software which hides on your computer and gathers your personal data (like credit card details) to send back to a hacker or spammer.

Software whose purpose is to monitor a computer user’s actions (e.g., web sites visited) and report these actions to a third party, without the informed consent of that machine’s owner or legitimate u [..]

A generic term typically describing software that records, without the knowledge of the computer owner, information about the user, including browser habits or other information, and then tran [..]

by 2000, from spy + ending from software in the computer sense.

Any software that covertly gathers user information, usually for advertising purposes, through the user's Internet connection.

  Spyware are unethical programs that covertly gather user information through an internet connection without the user's knowledge. This is usually done for advertising purposes. When installed o [..]

Copyright by Matisse "Spyware" Enzer -->A somewhat vague term generally referring to software that is secretly installed on a users computer and that monitors use of the computer in some [..]

Software planted on your system to capture and reveal information to someone outside your system. It can do such things as capture your keystrokes while typing passwords, read and track your e-mail, r [..]

Computer software designed to get information from a PC without the user's informed consent. It may used for criminal (e.g. theft of credit card details) or other purposes, including commercial objectives, such as monitoring Internet use in order to assist targeting, or deliver unsolicited advertising. Term is interchangeable with adware and m [..]

Definition Software often advertised as Freeware or Adware but that install in your computer, generally without your knowledge, other programs that run in the background collecting data about what web [..]

Spyware is software that may appear as adware, but which is generally used to monitor use of the computer in some way without the users' knowledge or consent. Spyware can potentially record keystrokes, browser history, passwords, and other confidential and private information and report these back to a third party using the Internet. Spyware c [..]

(n.) Any software that covertly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes. Spyware applications are typically [..]

A term first used in the 1990s to describe software designed to intercept or take partial control of the operation of a computer without the informed consent or even the knowledge of the owner or legi [..]

Computer software that is installed surreptitiously on a personal computer to intercept or take partial control over the user's interaction with the computer, without the user's informed con [..]

Software that spies on users, collecting information that can later be used for ad targeting, hacking, or identity theft.

is computer software that is installed surreptitiously on a personal computer to intercept or take partial control over the user’s interaction with the computer, without the user’s informed consent. [..]

Software programs which spy on web users, often used to collect consumer research and to behaviorally targeted ads.

Computer software that is installed (unknowingly) on a personal computer that is meant to intercept information and/or take partial control over a user’s interaction with the machine. Most spyware programs record various personal information, such as surfing habits, and actively redirect Web Browsers or install 3rd party software without permission [..]

Spyware is the name given to a wide and growing range of software programs designed to steal your personal information. This data is then sent to advertisers or possibly criminals. Some spyware record [..]

Software introduced covertly to a computer and which secretly monitors its use. It may send information such as keystrokes, including passwords, to other places on the Net without the owner of the com [..]

is malware that logs data from a user’s computer and secretly sends it to someone else. This data can be anything from a user’s browsing history to login names and passwords.

Also known as “adware”, a program hidden within free downloaded software that transmits user information via the Internet to advertisers.

Spyware are programs that gather information about user’s Web surfing habits and sends this information to a third party, usually without user’s permission or knowledge. The presence of spyware is typ [..]

A Trojan program that spies on you and reports what it finds to criminals. Usually it is looking for bank account numbers, identity information, financial information, passwords, blackmail possibiliti [..]

Software that is covertly installed on a computing device and takes information from it without your consent or the knowledge of the user.

software that without your express knowledge gathers information about you, including information that may be sensitive like your surfing habits, and which may send this information to a third party. [..]

Software installed by stealth on a computer and used to track the users downloads, web surfing habits and individual keystrokes. This information is then secretly relayed via a backdoor to an external [..]

Computer software that collects personal information about users without their informed consent. The term is often used interchangeably with adware and malware. Personal information is secretly record [..]

Stands for Service Set Identifier. The SSID is the name given to identify a wi-fi network. The SSID is broadcast by the wireless router and can be detected by other wireless enabled devices that are within range.

A type of software that gets onto computers without their users' knowledge. The resource-hungry programs often render machines unusable, causing your Internet experience to be very frustrating. I [..]

Spyware is a type of malware that is installed on a computer without the knowledge of the owner to collect private information. Spyware is often hidden from the user in order to gather information abo [..]

An unwanted program that runs on your computer, which can make your computer slow and unreliable, or even make you a target for online criminals.

Programs that collect information about users' browsing activity, preferences and interests. The data collected is sent to the creator of the application or third-parties, and can be stored in a [..]

    Any software that covertly gathers user information through the user’s Internet connection without his or her knowledge. The

Software that collects information without the user's informed consent 

(n) computer software that obtains information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent

software that secretly runs on a computer to collect information. The party who planted the spyware may use the information for malicious hacking, espionage, fraud, or commerce. Often the spyware uses [..]

Software programs that are installed on a user's computer without their knowledge to secretly gather information about the user. This software typically establishes an Internet connection with a [..]

Malware that passes information about a computer user’s activities to an external party.

Designed to gather data about a large group of users, spyware collects or transmits sensitive data about a user without their knowledge or consent. Such data can often includes phone logs, text messag [..]

Covertly installed software for collecting information about the user, the computer, or the associated company.

A type of malware that gathers information from your computer activities and sends it to an unknown source without your knowledge. Spyware programs can be particularly damaging when they are designed [..]

Spyware is any application that makes potentially unwanted changes to your computer while collecting information about your computer activities. This information may then be sent to a third party for malicious purposes, without your knowledge or consent. Spyware arrives bundled with freeware or shareware, through email or instant messenger, as an A [..]

Spyware refers to a software program that slips into your computer without your consent to track your online activity. These programs tend to piggyback on another software program. When the user downl [..]

Software that uses your Internet connection to send personally identifiable information about you to a collecting device on the Internet. It is often packaged with software that you download voluntari [..]

Spyware is computer software that is installed surreptitiously on a personal computer to intercept or take partial control over the user's interaction with the computer, without the user's informed consent.

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A program that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge. These programs gather information from your computer activities and send it to an unknown source. These programs are especially dang [..]

These are programs/files that may already exist on your PC that arrive as hidden components of "free" programs. They monitor web usage and report back to bona-fide companies who may then sell the aggregated statistics. They are relatively benign but in their more extreme forms can include keystroke logging and virtual snooping on all your [..]

Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain actions, often without the consent of the user. Spyware can gather information about a users Internet browsing habits, change computer settings, or collect personal data, transmitting this information to a third party.

A program which obtains users' information and transfers it to third parties, without users' knowledge. In a way, Spyware is also similar to Adware. Spyware is known to be one of top fraudul [..]

Spyware is a type of program designed to spy on your online activity.

Spyware is software that gathers information about people or organisations without their knowledge, to relay to advertisers or other interested parties. Typically it profiles a user’s web habits for marketing purposes.

Spyware refers to a software program that slips into your computer without your consent to track your online activity. These programs tend to piggyback on another software program. When the user downl [..]

The term Spyware has been used in two ways. In its narrow sense, Spyware is a term for Tracking Software deployed without adequate notice, consent, or control for the user. In its broader sense, Spyware is used as a synonym for what the ASC calls 'Spyware (and Other Potentially Unwanted Technologies).' Technologies deployed without approp [..]

Spyware is a program that performs certain actions without the consent of the user such as displaying advertisements, collecting personal and sensitive information and changing the configuration of th [..]

Software that collects information about you and your behavior while using the device it’s been installed on. Your information can then be shared with additional parties. Spyware can be used for marketing purposes to provide you with relevant advertising. It can also be used for malicious or fraudulent purposes, without your consent, to steal your [..]

Loaded onto your computer unbeknownst to you, spyware is a type of program that watches what users do and forwards information to hackers over the Internet.

 

 Technology that assists in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge. On the Internet, "spyware is programming that is put in someone's computer to secretly gather information about the user and relay it to advertisers or other interested parties." As such, spyware is cause for public concern about [..]

As the name implies, spyware is software that "spies" on your computer. Spyware can capture information such as Web browsing habits, e-mail messages, usernames and passwords, and credit card information. If left unchecked, the software can transmit this data to another person's computer over the Internet.15

Spyware is software that permits advertisers or hackers to gather sensitive information without your permission.

Spyware is infiltration software that secretly monitors unsuspecting users. It can enable a hacker to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords, from the user's computer. Spyware exploits u [..]

Computer software designed to get information from a PC without the user's informed consent. It may used for criminal (e.g. theft of credit card details) or other purposes, including commercial objectives, such as monitoring Internet use in order to assist targeting, or deliver unsolicited advertising. Term is interchangeable with adware and m [..]

Malicious code also includes spyware, which are deceptive programs, installed without authorization, “that monitor a consumer’s activities without their consent.” Spyware can be used to send users unwanted pop up ads, to usurp the control of the user’s Internet browser, or to monitor a user’s online habits.

Software that is secretly or surreptitiously installed into an information system to gather information on individuals or organizations without their knowledge; a type of malicious code.

Hidden software whose purpose is to gather data about a user's web surfing habits. Spyware can come built in to various software that is downloadable from the internet, from software that comes p [..]

Spyware is software that is downloaded onto your computer (of ten without your knowledge). It can be used by third parties including criminals to monitor your internet activities which could compromise the security of your personal information.

A software application that can be remotely installed (by a pop-up or a virus) on any computer that you are using (your home PC, an Internet café, library computer, etc.) without your knowledge, which [..]

Loaded onto your computer unbeknownst to you, spyware is a type of program that watches what users do and forwards that information to hackers over the Internet.

Software that may appear as adware, but is generally used to monitor computer use in some way without the user’s knowledge or consent. It is possible for spyware to record keystrokes, browser history, passwords, and other confidential and private information and report these back to a third party using the Internet. Spyware can also deliver spam or [..]

Spyware is software that aims to gather information about a person or organization, sometimes without their knowledge, that may send such information to another entity without the consumer's consent, [..]

Spyware is software that aims to gather information about a person or organization, sometimes without their knowledge, that may send such information to another entity without the consumer's consent, [..]