: software that is installed in a computer or mobile device without the user's knowledge and that transmits information about the user's activities
Jan should scan her computer for viruses, worms, and spyware …—
Kenneth Baldauf and Ralph Stair
Kenneth Baldauf and Ralph StairSmartphones belonging to more than three dozen journalists, human rights activists, and business executives have been infected with powerful spyware that an Israeli firm sells, purportedly to catch terrorists and criminals, The Washington Post and other publications reported.—Dan Goodin
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As a result, malware like Trojan downloaders, spyware, and ransomware has become a staple in phishing campaigns.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Pegasus is a spyware developed by NSO Group, a company that sells it only to government agencies and law enforcement.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2024
The only guy fully on the ball is Ronan Farrow, who told the Daily Show audience that the easiest way to beat most spyware is just to do a hard restart of your phone every day.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
The film reveals that repressive regimes aren’t alone in using spyware to hack into citizens’ cell phones and computers clandestinely; democratic governments are also guilty of spying on unknowing individuals.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Pegasus is a spyware developed by NSO Group, a company that sells it only to government agencies and law enforcement.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Sep. 2024
The only guy fully on the ball is Ronan Farrow, who told the Daily Show audience that the easiest way to beat most spyware is just to do a hard restart of your phone every day.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
The film reveals that repressive regimes aren’t alone in using spyware to hack into citizens’ cell phones and computers clandestinely; democratic governments are also guilty of spying on unknowing individuals.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Spyware.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spyware. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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