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What Is Spyware? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 6, 2026, 11:30:54 PM

Spyware is a program that installs itself without permission to collect a user's information, such as browsing habits, credentials, messages or location, and send it to a third party. It often arrives with free software or in an attachment.

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