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Serving Toronto, Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa. Definition "Common Types of Infection".Spyware is computer software that is installed on your computer without authorization from you. It's function is to take some control or intercept your interaction with the computer without consent from you. Adware is computer software that is installed on your computer that displays unwanted advertisement. Most adware is a form of spyware in that it must monitor your computer activity in order to push relevant ads in the form of pop-ups or search hijacking. Adware can also Viruses / Worms - Viruses and worms are a much more serious threat in that the are installed without your authorization, can replicate itself, and can take some control or intercept your interaction with your computer. Scareware is software that looks like a legitimate Virus/Spyware removal program. The program generates false positives (you're system is not actually infected). These programs will ask you to register (pay) in order to remove the threats that don't really exist. Thus the term scareware. Antivirus 2009 is a good example of scareware. Call your credit card company if you have fallen victim to scareware. It's likely you are protected from this fraud. Symptoms
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