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What Is Spyware And Why Is It Used?

Spyware

First and foremost, Spyware is not a computer virus and Spyware is not intended to crash your computer. Sometimes system crashes can or will occur, but this is counter to Spyware’s true purpose. Spyware has a greater interest in having the host remain healthy and operational. Obviously a downed computer does not provide user information, advertising value or revenue potential.

Thus, Spyware is a common term used to describe any program that gathers sensitive and personal information, as well as browsing and purchasing habits performed with your computer. Spyware, (AKA) Badware, Malware or Adware is malicious software that is installed on your computer, generally without your knowledge. However, even though a great deal of Adware gets installed without the user’s consent, oftentimes the user has inadvertently given consent for a company to collect this data. In this case, it is questionable as to whether it is Spying or Spyware. Therefore, It Is Important to carefully read online data disclosure statements before consenting.

For instance, you are searching for free software or a free music download, find it, and agree to the terms and conditions without fully understanding the Software Download Agreement. The Free Software Agents may include an End-User License Agreement that contains and states the behavior of their spyware either specifically, or in very loose terms, and with full knowledge that the user [Read more →]


Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam, …

While doing my routine homework, I came across an interesting article from Wordpress’s Blogging Primer regarding Spam and Blogs. As Spam, and this Spam Information Category (SIC), :) applies specifically to this Domain’s focus, and, whilst the trend towards blogging is hitting breakneck speeds, I decided to provide a link to this important article. Regardless of where you blog; Blogger.com, xyz, abc, Wordpress.org, … this article information is very important! Blogging for Work, Play or Fun? The Quality of your work and the keyword research information put into play ‘may’ or ‘may not’ be recognized. If the spammers can gain an advantage over you, via these malware techniques, then it is quite clear they have negatively affected your potential for internet rankings.

You have taken pains to write articles and blog content. Thus, your potential for income, ranking popularity or traffic, if those are your goals, are negated or reduced by this malware technique. You can understand this point by just observing YouTube.com. Not all upload their video for glory or fame, but sometimes fate just shines upon them. Other’s do it for Business. OK, You may not care about that, but what about those who have worked diligently for it? [Read more →]