Spyware is unwanted software that interferes with the working of your computer system. Besides, it closely monitors your actions and thereby transmits data to unknown destination perhaps for heinous reasons. The purpose of spyware attack is to steal credential of users, such as password and credit card number through various methods.
Spyware is similar to adware, which is a technique to display advertisement on infected hosts. The common adware display is the pop-up screens that we encounter while surfing the world web. Spyware and adware may be used by the attackers to spread viruses, malwares and other threats.
The best controls against spyware attacks is user security awareness training and employing basic safe web surfing hygiene.
the_cyberguy Answered question 20/07/2022