스파이웨어

스파이웨어 란?

스파이웨어는 기기의 사용자 및 작업에 대한 정보를 수집하고 사용자가 모르는 상태에서 기기를 제어 할 수 있도록 특별히 고안된 다양한 범주의 맬웨어입니다.

Although the term 'spyware' itself suggests that these programs track user activity, today this name is often used more broadly and also refers to other products that, strictly speaking, are not spyware. These products perform various functions, such as displaying unwanted advertisements, redirecting users to various web pages, etc.

Unlike viruses and worms, spyware cannot be distributed independently, so certain user actions are required to install it. In this sense, spyware is somehow similar to Trojan horses. Spyware can be installed on an unsuspecting user's computer by means of conventional social engineering techniques. Many "free" programs offered on the Internet actually contain this type of malware inside. In some cases, applications that promise to clean the device of spyware, are actually spyware or additionally install spyware.