hile the computer virus has been a threat almost since the personal computer was first unveiled, many experts in computer security feel that the greater threat to today’s computer user is that posed by spyware and adware.  These unwanted programs vary in their danger, from the merely annoying to the truly malevolent.  Whether the effect [...]

What Is Spyware? Spyware is a software application that is used to gather, and often transmit, data over your Internet connection. Typically installed without the user’s knowledge, every effort is made by the author of the software to ensure that it goes unnoticed for as long as possible.