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Spyware is generally installed when you download a program,
software or simple game/application.
Just downloading a game off the internet of screensaver program
can lead to the installation of spyware on your computer.
It is possible for programmers to bind two programs together in
your install, the spyware may be being installed along side your downloaded application without you
even knowing.
Once spyware is installed
on your computer it can do a range of clever things in the background without the user knowing.
This includes sending personal details such as passwords and credit card/bank information over the
internet to the programmer.
It is also even possible to log and send all your key types and
presses back to the programmer. This sent information can be used by criminals for a range of
illegal activity or just used to target your email accounts with the dreaded spam you get every
week! Make sure to install a spyware remover and removal tool before it even has a chance to
install on your computer!
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