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Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms
A glossary of computer and Internet terms with definitions that are easy to understand.
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Spyware

Spyware is software that spies on your computers activities. It can be used to gain information aboutyour Web habits or even credit card information. Spyware can infect your computer through opening an email that contains it, or through a virus on your computer or even when you download an attachment. the worrying things about spyware is that often you do not even know your computer has spyware on it. The best thing to do in order to prevent spyware infecting your computer is to use a good security program.