| Scumware
is any type of software or scripts that
are specifically designed to bypass or steal
revenue and traffic from legitimate web
sites. Most scumware is also considered
to be spyware since it is often installed
without your knowledge and usually includes
programs which transmit your personal information.
A
number of spyware
remover applications are available to
help computer users search for and remove
scumware applications.
Additional Definitions:
Adware
Browser
Hijacker
Dialer
Malware
Scumware
Spyware
Trojan Horse
Virus
Worm
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