Spyware is a generic term typically describing software whose purpose is to collect demographic and usage information from your computer, usually for advertising purposes. The term is also used to describe software that 'sneaks' onto the system or performs other activities hidden to the user. Spyware apps are usually bundled as a hidden component in mis-labeled freeware and shareware applications1 downloaded from the Internet--a spyware module may be active on your computer at this moment without your knowledge!

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