| Ever downloaded something from the web and the | | | | spyware and adware will help prevent damage from |
| next thing that happens, you notice something goes | | | | happening to the computer. In fact, since there are |
| wrong with the computer? When something like this | | | | new threats everyday, the designers have even come |
| happens, there is a very big chance that the system | | | | up with updates that can be uploaded automatically |
| has been infiltrated by a virus, spyware or adware. | | | | keeping everything in check. |
| Everyone surely knows how dangerous viruses can | | | | The person can choose to pay but given that it |
| be. They can shutdown the entire computer costing | | | | performs the same function, why not get the kind that |
| the individual a lot of money just to have it repaired. | | | | is free? |
| But what about spyware and adware? How | | | | One good example is Ewido designed by the Grisoft |
| dangerous are these? | | | | Group. It can handle spyware and adware as well as |
| Spyware are programs designed to send certain | | | | other threats such as Trojans, dialers, worms and |
| information back to the programmer. This may include | | | | keylogger. |
| bank account numbers, credit card numbers and | | | | Spybot Search and Destroy is another popular brand. |
| anything else important. Someone can use this to buy | | | | This one is compatible with windows based operating |
| items without the owner really knowing until the bill | | | | systems and has been recommended for use by both |
| comes. | | | | PC Magazine and |
| On the other hand, Adware will, amonth other things, | | | | Adware is another widely used program, offered in |
| show annoying pop up ads. It might also inform the | | | | free and paid variant. Those who use it for commercial |
| user there is a virus in the computer even if there is | | | | purposes will have to pay a small fee. |
| none and those who click on it will get it, thus causing | | | | Those who choose to download the spyware and |
| more problems. | | | | adware program for free should be careful. This is |
| Given that this problem has happened in homes and in | | | | because there are some that are bogus and when |
| offices, software companies have come out with | | | | downloaded, can cause big problems to the computer. |
| various versions of spyware and adware programs to | | | | This can be prevented by doing some research first |
| help get rid of it. The program will first eliminate the | | | | and then deciding what to do next. |
| existing ones in the computer and then create a | | | | Computer security should be everyone's concern. A |
| firewall keeping the future ones from entering. | | | | simple slip up could be disastrous later on because the |
| The individual will notice that some of these are free | | | | cost of repairing the unit could almost be the same as |
| while those made by the major corporations charge a | | | | buying a new one. |
| certain fee. These can either be bought from the store | | | | With that, it is up to the individual whether to get one |
| or downloaded from the web. | | | | that is free or pay a little extra to be able to feel safe |
| Having a software program that can fight against | | | | at all times. |