Glossary

Unsolicited messages sent in bulk by electronic means (email, SMS, phone calls, social media). The content of the messages is at best just meaningless marketing text, at worst they are deliberately intended to deceive, phish (phishing) or spread viruses (malspam)

This software secretly collects sensitive information about the user's computer or device, such as browsing habits, passwords or banking details. It is usually installed without the user's knowledge, often together with other applications or software downloaded from suspicious sources. They can also often display advertisements, collect data on user behaviour or even take control of the computer.