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.spyware, it is deployed to gather confidential information basically
to spy on and gather information from a victim’s computer.

Adware as the name interprets displays advertising

banner while a program is running .adware can also work like

How to recognize spyware on your device

✓ Accepting a prompt or pop-up without reading it first
✓ Downloading software from an unreliable source
✓ Opening email attachments from unknown senders

✓ Pirating media such as movies, music, or games

How to help prevent spyware?

• Don’t open emails from unknown senders.
• Don’t download files from untrustworthy sources.

• Don’t click on pop-up advertisements.
• Use reputable antivirus software

How to tell if you have an adware infection

o Slow computer
o Bombarded with Ads

o Constant crashing
o Browser homepage changes
o Slow Internet connection

Rootkit

A rootkit is malicious software that alters the regular functionality
of an OS on a computer in a stealthy manner. The altering helps the

hacker’s acts as the system administrator on the victims system.
almost all the rootkit are designed to hide their existence.