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Who's Spying on Your Computer? Spyware, Surveillance, and Safety for Survivors

Do you want to know what is spyware, how it works, and how it can secretly monitor your computer? Learn about spyware risks and key safety tips for survivors of abuse, organizations that assist victims, and parents.

Do you want to know what spyware is, how it works, how it can end up secretly monitoring your computer? This handout answers those questions, discusses risks, and provides safety tips for survivors of abuse, for organizations that assist victims, and for parents.