| Most common individuals like me have no idea of the | | | | 1) Constant random pop ups |
| dangers that spyware brings? Well, allow me to warn | | | | 2) New toolbars or icons appear on your browser and |
| you. They are on nearly all computers that use the | | | | desktop |
| Internet, especially if you enjoy the free resources of | | | | 3) Both your computer and Internet connection moves |
| the Internet. | | | | drastically slower |
| Spyware is a type of software that installs on your | | | | 4) Your browser constantly goes aloft with advertising |
| computer without asking you. Small computer | | | | with sites. |
| programs can be downloaded onto your computer | | | | 5) Settings have changed on your PC even when |
| from the Internet and install themselves without your | | | | your kids are not home |
| knowledge. | | | | 6) Advertising appears everywhere on your computer |
| A favorite trick is to install spyware when you are | | | | If you have any of these issues, seek help quickly. |
| installing another program. Generally spyware comes | | | | Ok what can I do? |
| from free programs offered on the Internet. These | | | | 1) Download a well respected firewall program for |
| free programs are called freeware, or shareware. | | | | your computer. If your computer is not on the |
| Technically, the spyware company has your | | | | endangered list, then you already a firewall built-in. |
| permission, although the legal issues are not clear. | | | | Double-check to determine if the firewall is enabled. |
| Like most folks, you download a free program in | | | | The popular antivirus programs have built-in firewalls |
| hopes of finally receiving something free in life. Then | | | | too. |
| you click to install the freebie, but there is a small | | | | 2) Stop clicking on the pop up advertisements. This |
| stomp in your waythe license agreement. Just like any | | | | decreases the amount of advertisements you may |
| brave soldier, you click the I Agree button without | | | | receive. |
| actually reading the long set of words. And thus the | | | | 3) Stay away from free downloads. There is no such |
| spyware has legally invaded your home. | | | | thing as free! Make sure to do some research first to |
| Normally spyware main agenda is to report your PC | | | | determine the legitimacy of the software. |
| activity to a third party and/or pop up advertisements | | | | 4) Keep your Windows and Browser up to date. |
| on your PC. I am certain you have had the experience | | | | Microsoft offers free security updates. Make sure that |
| of random bombardment of annoying pop ups! This is | | | | you update regularly. |
| how the creators of spyware software make their | | | | 5) Use a quality anti-spyware program. |
| money. Then there are a lot of spyware applications | | | | Never click on or purchase spyware cleaning |
| that simply collect useful data for advertising | | | | programs that come from spam email or from popups! |
| companies to learn more about your Internet behavior. | | | | These are so-called spyware cleaning program are |
| The there are the black-hat spyware programs that | | | | themselves spyware! Make sure that you buy |
| have no remorse for their malicious behavior. They | | | | spyware cleaning software from a reputable |
| gather email addresses, passwords and even steal | | | | company or youll end up making your problems worse! |
| credit card information off your computer. The | | | | Once you have spyware cleaning software installed, |
| producers of such black magic use your personal | | | | run it often and regularly and delete any programs the |
| information for their own use or sell it to evil doers like | | | | software finds. |
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