Spyware

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/spyware

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key infiltration vectors?Software bundling, phishing attacks, malicious websites, and exploiting system vulnerabilities
2. How does spyware get onto my computer?Spyware can hide inside free programs you download, or come from emails and websites that trick you into clicking. It can also sneak in when you install other software.
3. Why is spyware dangerous?Spyware can steal personal secrets, like passwords and money details, and use them to trick you or steal your identity. It can also make your computer slower and less safe.

Malware: Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
Keylogger: A type of spyware that records every keystroke made by a user.
Data Breach: The unauthorized access to or disclosure of sensitive, protected, or confidential information.
Cybersecurity: The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.