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Spyware
Computer software that is secretly installed on a personal computer.
Spyware collects a user’s personal information, monitors user’s behavior and interferes with user’s computer without the user's informed consent. |
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KeyLogger
Type of software that has the capability to record every keystroke you make to a log file.
Keyloggers can record any information you type at any time. |
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Backdoor
Once infected, the backdoor sets the users machine open for remote control to hackers.
When it is being remote controlled, it may exhibit strange symptoms and hackers are able to read whatever is shown on the screen.
Backdoor can also obtain documents, passwords and other data. |
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PW Stealer
A program with code that is designed to retrieve passwords to gain unauthorized access to a system or service. |