In a narrow sense, spyware is a term for some tracking technologies (specifically, executable applications) deployed on your computer without adequate notice, consent, or control. Spyware can monitor your activities online and/or perform functions without your knowledge or consent. In its broader sense, spyware is also commonly used as the overall name for most types of potentially unwanted technologies detected by popular anti-spyware programs. This paper examines three distinct kinds of security risks: spyware, adware, and Trojan horses. The paper defines each of these risks, looks at the legal and technological challenges of dealing with spyware and adware, and discusses how to protect oneself from these threats.
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