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Spyware is a program that once
loaded on your computer unknowingly collects information
from your PC and sends it to another party. The most
dangerous types of Spyware programs copies personal
information that you would not share with anyone such as
passwords, files and credit card numbers.
Other types of spyware
programs act as a forced advertising program. The program
will track your keystrokes and web surfing habits. Once
the program, and company running it, knows your habits
they will try to change your web page to get you to go to
specific sites and purchase something or surf on their
site.
The corporations who create
and distribute spyware, get many benefits from their
dishonest marketing practices. They can build up a huge
database of so called opt-in marketing participants, sell
you their own products or terrorize you with unwelcome
pop-ups.
They’re counting on the
fact that a lot of web surfers don’t know that the
program is on their computer. The few that do know that
they have spyware programs, don’t know how it got there
and how to prevent themselves from getting it again.
Spyware usually get on your
computer when you download unverified programs online.
Everyone eventually downloads something from the internet.
Spyware software is usually attached to some kind of free
software. The software could be games, wall paper
programs, music files or file swapping software. Most web
surfers will not take the time to read the long
disclaimers and terms of use that are attached to freebies
on the web. This is where you will usually find a line in
the agreement that states that extra programs are attached
to your free download.
Other time, it is clear
that there are extra programs but their purpose and
functions are not explicitly explained. Almost any program
can be described as a user friendly application to help
you enjoy your surfing experience. Make sure that you read
the fine print before you download and save anything on
your computer.
The best way to combat
spyware is to not let it into your computer system. You
should never download free software unless you trust the
source of the software. You won’t find too many spyware
programs coming from the larger, more reputable
corporations in our society. They depend on selling real
products to make money instead of trickery and stealing
your personal data. You should get a copy of several
commercial applications that you can use in addition to
your AntiVirus software to detect and remove these
intrusive software pests.
To find out more about
pop-up killers and other spyware removal programs, visit
the ebook and information directory at http://www.raidlingo.com
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About
The Author
Syd
Johnson is the editor of the RapidLingo
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