Spyware

Any software that without your consent collects your personal information, take control of your computer and display adware . The spyware hides its activity and tries to stay unnoticed to the user. Many anti-spyware programs are available to prevent spyware downloading to your computer.

Alternative Definition

spy-ware

1. Software that is located on an "unknowing" individual's computer. The software collects and transmits data, keystrokes and statistical values from the "unknowing" individual to the injectors computer so that the injector may monitor and or document the "unknowing" individuals activities.