| Table 1: Likelihood of Spyware-Related Problems | |||
| Risk | Adware | Snoopware | Malware |
| Compromise of business data | Low | High | High |
| Decreased user productivity | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Increased bandwidth usage | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Increased legal liability | Medium | High | High |
| Increased security risk | Medium | High | High |
| Increased support costs | High | Low | High |
| Loss of privacy | Medium | High | Medium |