AVG 8.5 ANTI-VIRUS PLUS FIREWALL Datasheet download pdf (Page 43)

9.2. Anti-Spyware

9.2.1. Anti-Spyware Principles

Spyware is usually defined as a type of malware, i.e. software, that gathers

information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent. Some

spyware applications may also be installed on purpose and often contain

advertisements, window pop-ups or different types of unpleasant software.

Currently, the most common source of infection is websites with potentially dangerous

content. Other methods of transmission, such as via e-mail or transmission by worms

and viruses are also prevalent. The most important protection is to use an always-on

background scanner, Anti-Spyware , that works like a resident shield and scans your

applications in the background as you run them.

There is also the potential risk that malware has been transmitted to your computer

prior to AVG installation, or that you have neglected to keep your AVG 8.5 Anti-Virus

up-to-date with the latest database and program updates. For this reason, AVG allows

you to fully scan your computer for malware/spyware using t he scanning feature. It

also detects sleeping and non-active malware, i.e. malware that has been downloaded

but not yet act ivated.

9.2.2. Anti-Spyware Interface

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