Can you get spyware on your iPod?

spyware comes in many forms, Programs and information polling via internet and cookies, the internet readiness of some iPod systems make them susceptible to spyware, but really the answer depends on the model, the newer more complicated models in addition to being able to browse the web and have cookies set that retain information to track usage patterns and potentially datamine a user, it is possible to install software, while iPod is not a multi-tasking environment there are many alternate processes that can be run and compromise the security of the device.