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## About Spyware/Grayware

Your clients are at risk from potential threats other than viruses/malware. Grayware can negatively affect the performance of the computers on your network and introduce significant security, confidentiality, and legal risks to your organization.

#### Types of Grayware

Type | Description
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Spyware | Gathers data, such as account user names and passwords, and transmits them to third parties
Adware | Displays advertisements and gathers data, such as user web surfing preferences, to target advertisements at the user through a web browser
Dialers | Change computer Internet settings and can force a computer to dial pre-configured phone numbers through a modem
Joke Programs | Cause abnormal computer behavior, such as closing and opening the CD-ROM tray and displaying numerous message boxes
Hacking Tools | Help hackers enter computers
Remote Access Tools | Help hackers remotely access and control computers
Password Cracking Applications | Help hackers decipher account user names and passwords
Other | Other types not covered above

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