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spyware blocker
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spyware blocker
Software that detects and removes spyware and adware from the computer. It also prevents such software from being installed. Stateful inspection firewalls alert users when any software makes an outbound request for the first time, which could be spyware contacting a Web site. See spyware and firewall.

A Lot of Data Mining!
A whole bunch of spyware programs have been digging around in this computer; witness the results of this Ad-aware scan (www.lavasoftusa.com). A "data miner" is a program that analyzes activity (see data miner).
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Most anti-spyware software makers lump adware (that stuff which gets installed because it''s free or cheap), BHOs (browser helper objects - stuff that suddenly appears on your browser), distributed attack tools, keystroke loggers, PCP software, tracking cookies, and unauthorized remote admin tools in the same global spyware box.
"Hey Boss, Is a Keylogger, Spyware? by jasbirshyam / Telecommunications industry community
As more and more new spywares are being developed, the developers of anti-spyware programs are also active in their crusade.
Stop Spyware from Invading Your Privacy by Dave Text / Computers and Internet community
When you acquire your e-mail address from your ISP Company, they always insist on including anti-spyware and Spam filters with the package.
Why Do I Need Filters and Spyware? by Celeste Yates / Communications, general community
 
 
 
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