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Common spyware symptoms
Unauthorized browser
A sure sign of spyware: a strange browser pops up during a search and reappears if removed.
Unfamiliar homepage
If a strange homepage appears and won’t go away, you’re probably infected.
Hacked e-mail address
A cyberthief got your login details and now sends emails in your name.
Weird file activity
Unusual stuff happens, like a password change, that keep you from logging in.
Sluggish PC
If your computer suddenly starts running slowly, it could be a virus.
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Spyware FAQ
Spyware is a type of malware that infects your PC, Mac, or mobile device. It gathers information about you including websites you’ve visited, downloads you’ve made, your usernames and passwords, payment information, and the emails you send and receive. You could have a spyware infection and never know unless you’re technically savvy enough to understand where to look for it.
Yes, because your privacy isn’t secure online. Spyware follows your online activity and personal information by infecting your PC, Mac, or mobile device to initiate illegal activities such as stealing your identity or breaching your data. It can be difficult to remove without spyware protection that will scan for spyware.
When you’re looking for a cybersecurity solution, don’t settle for just a traditional antivirus tool. Look for a solution that gives you antivirus and anti-malware protection so that your devices are also protected from malware, viruses, rootkits, and more.
If you’re wondering how to get rid of spyware, it’s important to know that even in 2021, spyware is still a big issue. Our anti spyware scanner searches for spyware on your computer or mobile device. Malwarebytes sniffs out threats, wherever they’re hidden, and its spyware removal functionality cleans and eliminates malware.
It’s also important to know that Malwarebytes’ free spyware scanner uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to keep you safe from online and emerging threats.
The premium version of Malwarebytes features automatic spyware removal so your security and privacy are protected now and into the future.
It’s a common assumption that Macs can’t have spyware infections but that’s not true. Macs can be infected with spyware — most steal passwords or are general-purpose backdoors which execute remote code, log your keystrokes, capture screens, upload and download files, and perform password phishing. For the best spyware protection for Macs consider a spyware removal solution like Malwarebytes.
Yes, mobile devices can be infected by spyware. Mobile spyware software hides undetected in the background and can steal information such as incoming or outgoing SMS messages, incoming or outgoing calls logs, emails, browser history and photos. Spyware can send your stolen information
via data transfer to a remote server or through email. Malwarebytes for Android and Malwarebytes for iOS protects those devices from spyware, malware, ransomware and other threats.