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SPYWARE  Do you know where your personal information is?

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1 SPYWARE  Do you know where your personal information is?

2 Types of Spy ware  Trojan  Web Bugs  Ad Ware  Stand alone Surveillance Software  Key Loggers  Others

3 Trojan  Program received by your system looks benign  Installs harmful software  Delete files  Opens Backdoors

4 Web Bugs  Cookies keep track of your activity  Ability to download spy ware components  Direct you to WebPages that target your interests

5 Ad Ware  Software installed with the help of Ad supported programs  Tracks your internet activity to send you pop ups that target your interests  May sell your information to companies

6 Surveillance  Monitors computer tasks  Access personal information  Legal for Employers  Used in Identity Theft

7 Key Loggers  Monitors keystrokes  Collects personal information  Remain hidden for long periods of time

8 Prevention  Antivirus software  Keep Updated  Beware of Peer to Peer file sharing  Be sure of the source and contents of all downloads and updates  FireWalls

9 Conclusion  Spy ware is always watching….  Protect yourself, your bank accounts, and your computer.

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