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What is the difference between spyware and adware?
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| Spyware | Adware |
|---|---|
| Malware that collects information about the usage of the infected computer and communicates it back to the attacker is known as Spyware. | Adware refers to a type of malware that displays unwanted advertisements on our computer or device. |
| It finds its way into PCs by "piggybacking" onto a file, or gets downloaded from the internet when we visit a particular website. | Adware is commonly activated unknowingly when users are trying to install legitimate applications that adware is bundled with. |
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