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What is Spyware? and examples of them.

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37_Abdul Majeeth
Jul 08, 2022
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Spyware is a malicious software that hackers use to steal information and access the target device. This malicious software infects your device and it's regular work. Spyware is very difficult to identify only if it gets severe we can identify them for example they can be extreme lag, difficult to login social media accounts and your credit card charges can be increased. Spyware is installed without target permission. It will not be visible to eye because it's encrypted with the software.

Spyware Examples :-

Infostealers :

Infostealers it is a Spyware that is used to collect personal information. If this affects your devices then the present password, data, documents and other information can be visible to the hacker. So this attack can be happen during the use of web browsers.

Phone Spy:

This Spyware itself show us like another application. It can present as social media site, mobile game, web browser, or any other app installed on your phone. This Spyware is difficult to identify early which is very dangerous. Phone Spy gather all types of information on your phone. Phone Spy creates huge threat through logins, screen recording capability, GPS tracking and more. To prevent PhoneSpy from being installed try to avoid third party apps installation and try to monitor your device whether non usefull apps are installed or not.

Ghost RAT:

This application is a free game on Android devices meant for pc and Mac computers. It cant do anything to your device untill it gets attack to your device it can also be considered as an example like trojan horse Spyware.

Keyloggers:

It is also called as system monitors. Keyloggers is a Spyware that mainly tracks your keyboard usage. This can leak your passwords and other personal information to the hacker. More advanced keylogger software can also record your online activity while using your device or computer. If the password arent blocked on screen your information can be access through this malware. Businesses also use keyloggers to monitor the employers whether they are present on the given task or doing other things while at work. Parents can also use them to identify the child usage on internet whether they are browsing internet safely. So to protect from this Spyware you should never save your passwords on your device.

 

 

 

 


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