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Old 04-13-2005, 01:05 PM  
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Originally Posted by psili
Doesn't spyware install itself (replicate) on a target computer?
YES (it is install itself like any other proggie such as IE) and NO (it doesn't replicate it self like real viruses and even worms).

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It even needs a "carrier" such as the host website to infect another.
A lot of programs need a "carrier", such as ICQ you are using, or EVEN Microsoft Windows.

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How is that not "virus" like?
See the answers above.
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