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<\/i>What are the top 10 spyware threats?<\/h3>\n

The top 10 spyware list describes the 10 common spyware<\/a> threats behind famous spyware attacks and is frequently identified by Webroot’s Spy Audit<\/a>, a free spyware scanner tool.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/i>What is spyware?<\/h3>\n

Spyware is a term that refers to malicious software<\/a> that is purposely designed to access a computer and record its activity. Spyware can track and record a user’s browsing habits, login credentials, passwords, etc. The spyware author uses the information obtained in this data breach to engage in fraudulent activity, or sell it to a third party<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Visit our spyware feature page to learn more about this problem and how to beat it.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>The top 10 spyware threats<\/h3>\n

The top spyware threats facing organizations today include:<\/p>\n

1. Advanced Keylogger<\/h4>\n

Advanced Keylogger, a keystroke logger<\/a>,<\/u> monitors keystrokes and takes screenshots<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. CoolWebSearch (CWS)<\/h4>\n

CoolWebSearch (CWS) is a software suite used to exploit Internet Explorer (IE<\/a>) vulnerabilities and may hijack a user’s web searches, homepage and other IE settings. CWS spyware is known to rewrite search engine results, modify the infected device’s host file to redirect DNS<\/a> lookups and direct traffic to advertisements.<\/p>\n

3. FinSpy (aka FinFisher)<\/h4>\n

FinSpy, or FinFisher, is an advanced suite of surveillance tools sold to law enforcement and intelligence agencies. FinSpy works on Windows, macOS, Linux<\/a>, Android and iOS operating systems. Its capabilities vary depending on the platform. Law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and threat actors<\/a> often use FinSpy to secretly turn on microphones to record conversations, switch on cameras, record and transmit images, transmit key logs in real time, modify files and much more.<\/p>\n

4. Gator (GAIN)<\/h4>\n

Gator is a type of adware<\/a> that may display banner advertisements based on user web surfing habits. Gator is often bundled with numerous free software programs and pirated applications. Gator monitors online user behavior and targets them with personalized ads.<\/p>\n