24 Questions
What is a potential consequence of having adware on your computer?
Performance problems in the operating system
How can adware sometimes be unintentionally installed on a computer?
When installing additional applications along with one application
What distinguishes spyware from adware?
Spyware gathers information about the user
How might spyware potentially use the information it gathers?
For identity theft purposes
In what way can spyware be commonly installed on a computer?
As a Trojan horse, disguised as something else
What is the recommended approach to dealing with adware on your computer?
Use reputable antivirus and anti-malware software
What type of information can spyware capture by examining the pages you visit and capturing keystrokes?
Usernames, passwords, and other important information
Why are individuals valuable to malware authors?
Individuals can provide financial information like bank account details
What is a recommended method to prevent malware infection?
Installing antivirus and anti-malware software and keeping signatures up to date
Why is it difficult to remove adware or spyware from a system once it infects?
Authors make removal challenging and backups are often missing
Which software is specifically designed to clean systems of adware and spyware according to the text?
Malwarebytes anti-malware for Windows and for Mac
What is the main reason malware authors want to track usernames and passwords?
To gain access to important financial information or bank accounts
What is a potential symptom that your computer is infected with adware according to the text?
Advertisements appearing everywhere
How might adware and spyware be similar?
Both can be disguised as helpful software
What is a common method through which spyware is installed on a computer?
Disguised as legitimate software
What distinguishes spyware from adware?
Spyware gathers information about the user, while adware displays advertisements
What is a potential consequence of having spyware on your system according to the text?
Increased threat of identity theft
How can malware authors trick users into installing adware or spyware?
By bundling it with other seemingly legitimate software
How can spyware capture important information like usernames and passwords?
By capturing keystrokes you type in
Why is it crucial to have up-to-date signatures for your antivirus software?
To be protected against malware infections
What makes it difficult to remove adware or spyware from a system after infection?
The authors' efforts to prevent removal of their malware
What is the function of anti-malware software like Malwarebytes according to the text?
To clean systems of adware and spyware
What is the purpose of spreading ads across thousands or millions of users' desktops?
To make money through ad views
Why is installing unknown software from a third-party website considered risky?
It poses a high risk for adware or spyware infection
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