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Worms |
Typically worms are a virus type that is spread via email. This category virus gets a lot of media attention because they spread very rapidly. |
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This type of spyware 'takes notes' of what type of websites you visit. This information is reported back to a third party, and your demographics are sold to the highest bidder. |
Trojan Horse |
This type of virus installs a program on your computer that is destructive. |
Keyloggers |
Each and every keystroke you make can be recorded with this type of program. It is a very sinister type of Spyware, causing password and other personal information to be lost. |
Back Door |
A Back Door virus leaves a port open in your Windows computer, through which somebody can watch what you do with your computer, stealing info and passwords. |
Popups |
Several types of Spyware will generate popup ads which not only block your use of the browser, but do not go away very easily! These ads are 'targeted' to you and your needs by advertising spyware that watches what you do and then sends you ads for things they think you may be interested in, judging from what they have learned about your habits by spying on you. |
For the latest updates and virus threats, click HERE for Symantec's info page.
For the best in Spyware Protection, download and use AdAware. NOTE: If you simply search for 'AdAware," you will find programs listed that are actually spyware. They are copying the name and creating their spyware software to sound like the program linked above, which was made by Lavasoft. Be VERY careful of what you install! |