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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

spyware

Software that is secretly installed on a user's computer and that monitors use of the computer in some way without the user's knowledge or agreement. Often installed when visiting certain types of website, e.g. adult sites.

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securityanti-virus softwaredetect a virusdisinfectparasitic virusscan for virusesTrojan horsevirusvirus checksoftware
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