PIAC REPORT: Spyware: Looking Out for Consumers

Spyware is essentially software that limits users’ control over their computers, and often is installed surreptitiously. Historically much of this type of software tracked users’ online behaviour and delivered pop-up advertising, leading to the label “spyware”. Its association with pop-up advertising and its difficult uninstall methods soon led to its reputation as an Internet scourge. ...