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What is Spyware?

In general, spyware is any technology that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge. On the Internet, spyware is programming that is put in someone's computer to secretly gather information about the user and relay it to advertisers or other interested parties. Spyware can get in a computer as a software virus or as the result of installing a new program. Spyware is part of an overall public concern about privacy on the Internet.

How to prevent Spyware?

1) You need to browser the Internet cautiously
2) Spyware buster can prevent the installation of spyware to a certain extend.

Warning and Disclaimer: Use Spyware Buster program at your own risk. We do not provide any support on any spyware buster program. We do not endorse or affliliate with any of the follow products and/or companies.

Here is a list of spyware buster program:

  • Emory Security Awareness
    Emory Security Awareness Site is A comprehensive site containing information about new vulnerabilities and viruses, statistics on security incidents at Emory, and links to other security sites.
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