How Can We Differentiate Between Spyware And Spy Software

By Author: Kim Sanders
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Every time when we talk about spy software (always are called keylogger software), there are always someone exclaiming that it' s spyware or it' s virus. But not every one can distinguish between spyware and spy software. Actually, they are two totally different conception in working mode and purpose.

Spyware is typically bundled as a hidden component of freeware or shareware programs that can be downloaded from the Internet without users permission. Once installed, the spyware monitors users' activities on the Internet and sends the information in the background to someone else. Spyware can also gather information about e-mail addresses and even passwords and credit card numbers. This information is then sold to a third-party. Some spyware probably kill the anti-virus or other security software to get more liberty for their activities.

But spy software never do such things. Spy software is used to monitor or record all activities occurring on a users' computer. This software is downloaded and installed directly by the user wanting to perform the monitoring rather than hiding it on top of another software installation. ...
... Without user' s allowance, the spy software is unable to monitor and record the computer activities. The software developers will never know or sell the users' information to others. Spy software is mostly used as