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Hi Jimmy!

The only "spyware" which can install itself without user consent, is cookies (usually). Maybe she found tracking cookies? Those aren't really spyware, or harmful at least. Most spyware comes from clicking "yes" on dialog boxes while surfing dubious webpages ("You must download XXX to make this page work"-type of thing) or by installing Kazaa,WinMx etc.

Regards,
Bjorn Standal
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: spaceanimals 
  To: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 4:48 PM
  Subject: [AN1x] spyware


  My wife ran spybot through our computer the other day. A grand total 
  of over 30 spyware programs-she says most came from the Yahoo 
  discussion groups. Hmmm...

  Rainbow Jimmy



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