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Monsters in the closet: Measures for Spyware awareness and prevention

Cordes, Christopher Sean (2004) Monsters in the closet: Measures for Spyware awareness and prevention. Technical Report.

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Abstract

Known collectively as Spyware, some internet technologies and delivery methods, many legal and free, can wreak havoc on the best laid of technology programs and plans. But what is Spyware, what does it do, and how can you prevent it from affecting your library’s operations?

EPrint Type:Technical Report
Keywords:Spyware Adware Phisher prevention library systems management
Subjects:Library and Information Science Education
ID Code:604
Deposited On:05 November 2004
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