Spyware

Spyware is malicious software designed to secretly collect information about a person or organization and send it to someone else, harming the user by invading their privacy or compromising their device's security. It's important to know about because spyware-like behavior can appear in various forms—including legitimate software, website tracking, and even hardware devices—making it a widespread privacy and security threat.

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