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What is spyware?

What is spyware? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (Internet) programs that surreptitiously monitor and report the actions of a computer user.
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Zero-day protection, spyware detection, protection for outbound data and excellent reporting tools are crucial to protect your networks.
If you ask me, these apps, called adware or spyware, have no business being on anyone's desktop.
ActiveX can also be used to download spyware, hijackers, dialers and ad ware.
What that spyware is trying to do is collect that information and the people who are purveying it trying to sell it.
The code then downloads spyware programs to surfers' PCs, including one that steals credit card numbers and other forms of financial information.
Additional protection is offered against spyware and web diallers, while an integrated firewall keeps out hackers.

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