They might take screen captures, showing a cybercriminal what you’re doing.
Spyware might also be used to search your computer for files that are already there – images, contact lists, passwords, and so forth. When Sophos Home discovers intruders using spying techniques or using a malicious hacking tool, it stops the attack. Spyware is a form of malware that is installed on a computer without the user's knowledge in order to collect information about them. Protection from spyware is an integral feature of Sophos Home.