What is Spyware?
Spyware is a type of malicious software or malware, which is installed on a device without the end user's knowledge or permission. Spyware can gether information about a person or organization and forward it to a third-party without user consent.
Spyware is most damaging, it will track web browsing history, passwords and other private information such as email, account pins etc.
Most common types of Spyware
- Adware
- Keyboard logger
- Trojans
- Mobile Spyware
1. Adware
Adware is software that also known as advertising supported software, Adware is software that displays unwanted pop-up advertisements. It is a malware that is hidden in your device and also some Adware can monitor your behavior online so it can target you.
2. Keyboard logger
It is a malicious program that is designed to steal your personal information by logging the actual keystrokes you type on your computer. It is used by hackers.
3. Trojans
A Trojan or Trojan horse is a type of malware that is a program that Installs other programs, often malware, on the infected device without user's permission.
4. Mobile Spyware
It is a software program that monitors and records information about an end user's actions without the end user's knowledge or permission. It is software that can be installed on to a device that will allow someone else to remotely monitor activity on the device.
How to protect our phone from Spyware
- Do not download any apps or files from unofficial app store.
- Only download trusted apps from official app publishers.
- Be reserved about giving permission to app.
- Do not click on links that in text messages.
These are some basic steps that you can use to protect your device from Spyware.
No comments:
Post a Comment