Spyware is Internet jargon for any data collection program that secretly gathers information about you and relays it to advertisers and other interested parties. Adware usually displays banners or unwanted pop-up windows. In many cases, such unwanted programs do both functions.
You can unknowingly install spyware when you install new software, most commonly free downloads or (peer-to-peer) file-sharing programs. Most of these programs are intended to track your browsing habits on the internet, such as frequented sites and favorite downloads, and then provide advertising companies with marketing data.
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