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A Beginner's Guide to Spyware

By: Isaiah Henry

You may have heard about spyware and if you surf the Internet a lot, you most likely have some on your computer, whether you know it or not.

Spyware is a type of software that installs on your computer without asking you. Small computer programs can be downloaded onto your computer from the Internet and install themselves without your knowledge.

A favorite trick is to install spyware when you are installing another program. Generally spyware comes from free programs offered on the Internet. These free programs are called freeware, or shareware. Technically, the spyware company has your permission, although the legal issues are not clear.

Like most folks, you download a free program in hopes of finally receiving something free in life. Then you click to install the freebie, but there is a small stomp in your waythe license agreement. Just like any brave soldier, you click the I Agree button without actually reading the long set of words. And thus the spyware has legally invaded your home.

Normally spyware main agenda is to report your PC activity to a third party and/or pop up advertisements on your PC. I am certain you have had the experience of random bombardment of annoying pop ups! This is how the creators of spyware software make their money. Then there are a lot of spyware applications that simply collect useful data for advertising companies to learn more about your Internet behavior.

Spyware can also gather email addresses in your address book, as well as passwords and other information off your computer and transmit it without your knowledge.

Do I Have Spyware?

Here are a few tips that may point to a spyware problem:

1) Numerous and repeated popups

2) New toolbars or icons appear on your browser and desktop

3) Slow computer and/or slow Internet connection

4) Your browser constantly goes aloft with advertising with sites.

5) The settings on your browser change unexpectedly

6) Advertising appears everywhere on your computer

If any of these symptoms are visible, do something!

I dont want to seek any help, what can I do?

1) Get a reputable firewall program for your PC. If you have a Windows computer that was built within the last five years, then there is already a firewall built-in. Just make sure it is not disabled. Also virus protection software have firewalls integrated into the application.

2) Stop clicking on the pop up advertisements. This decreases the amount of advertisements you may receive.

3) Stay away from free downloads. There is no such thing as free! Make sure to do some research first to determine the legitimacy of the software.

4) Keep your Windows and Browser up to date. Microsoft offers free security updates. Make sure that you update regularly.

5) Use anti-spyware software. Most virus checking programs also check for spyware. Numerous other programs are available.

Never click on or purchase spyware cleaning programs that come from spam email or from popups! These are so-called spyware cleaning program are themselves spyware! Make sure that you buy spyware cleaning software from a reputable company or youll end up making your problems worse!

Good antispyware provide you with a scheduling feature that enables you to automate the spyware scanning of your computer.

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