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- SPYWARE : Simulation of spyware being loaded in memory
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- Spyware is a small program that installs itself on a PC without the user's knowledge or permission.
- Spyware can be installed from software or a web page.
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- A spyware program can:
- - display advertising pop ups when you are browsing the internet
- - collect data on your computer and your browsing habits
- - add unwanted toolbars or buttons to Internet Explorer
- - slow down your computer
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- This test simulates the activity of spyware in memory (known spyware CMESYS.EXE).
- Please note that standard anti-virus and spyware scanners will not detect this spyware.
- Standard anti-virus programs do not detect spyware and most spyware scanners do not actively scan memory.
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- In order to adequately safeguard your computer, you should install
- a real-time protection program.
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