Most organizations use software called spyware to spy on information from other organizations. These activities are carried out without appropriate permission and are mostly considered illegal since the information is stolen. Spywares can change the user configuration of a computer, advertise and collect personal information.
Classification of spyware:
- Trojan
- Tracking cookies
- Adware
Spyware mostly gets into a computer through freeware and shareware. Spywares act like spies from one source to another. Once they get into a computer, they transfer information to another background. Spyware appears as ads that pop up on the screen based on the user’s browsing habits.
Some spyware like keyloggers can leave organizations vulnerable and exposed as they record sensitive details such as passwords and credit card details. It can also be used to maliciously track people, leaving them open to security threats.
In extreme situations, spyware can limit a user’s access to their computer and even log them out and restrict their administrative rights. They can cause a computer to become slow and are mostly responsible for crashes and breakdowns. The best way to deal with them is to use trusted anti-virus software.
