Spyware is a general term used for software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent. Spyware is often associated with software that displays advertisements (called adware) or software that tracks personal or sensitive information. That does not mean all software which provides ads or tracks your online activities is bad. For example, you might sign up for a free music service, but "pay" for the service by agreeing to receive targeted ads. If you understand the terms and agree to them, you may have decided that it is a fair tradeoff. You might also agree to let the company track your online activities to determine which ads to show you.
| Item Type: | Monograph (Bulletin) |
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| Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Jinggut, Robert UNSPECIFIED |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > Study and teaching. Research |
| Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak > Kota Samarahan Campus |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Info Kampus UiTM Sarawak Bulletin |
| ISSN: | 2232-1578 |
| Keywords: | Spyware, Software, Adware, Precaution |
| Date: | February 2006 |
| URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/131870 |
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