Spyware installs itself on your computer after being contracted from a website or banner ads, where it secretly collects information about you and your computer, floods you with pop-ups, etc. Multiple instances of spyware can make your computer run about the same speed as Doom 3 on an Atari 2600. Also one of the main reasons so many people have stopped using Internet Explorer. Somewhat similar to a virus, but is rarely as damaging as one.
Oh noes! This spyware makes counter-strike run like crap!
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A Program Stealthly installed onto your computer that tracks what websites you visit, etc. Bundled With P2P Programs and various other Freeware.
Kazaa and Grokster come with loads of spyware!
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Spyware is something on your computer that "impairs "users' control over material changes that affect their user experience, privacy or system security; use of their system resources, including what programs are installed on their computers; or collection, use and distribution of their personal or otherwise sensitive information."
That was the definition of spyware agreed on by the Anti-Spyware Coalition.
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"i maybe a 37 year old virgin still living with my parents but at least i can cripple peoples computers with spyware!"
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The reason why everyone should switch to Linux.
Windows User - "Ack, damn spyware, 1000 new traces every day"
Linux User - "Hehe, have fun wasting 20 minutes on a scan that will probably freeze halfway through on your shitty OS"
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A fucking retarded program thats meant to steal PERSONAL information,fuck with you every single time you get on the Computer,and overall pisses you off.Its often developed by fat,low-lifed cunts who deserve to be beat over the head until they get a cold chill,then blackout and die.
FUCK SPYWARE,ITS ON MY COMPUTER RIGHT NOW!!!!!!
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Spyware's definition has recently been added on with privacy-invading software - of which are called "parental controls".
Spyware invades your privacy, like this shit: SearchHelp.com.
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