#11unit 1online security and payment system

Unwanted Programs

Programs installed without genuine user consent.

Unit 1Online Security and Payment SystemTopic #11Published

Unwanted Programs

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Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) include adware, browser parasites, and spyware — applications that install themselves on a computer, typically without the user's informed consent.

  • Define potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
  • Distinguish adware, browser parasites, and spyware.
  • Explain how PUPs are installed and why they are hard to remove.
  • Describe the security risks PUPs pose to e-commerce.