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How to prevent spyware from your computer

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Spyware is a form of malware that can infect your computer and reconfigure your Internet browser settings by changing your home page and modifying your search results.Due to the seriousness of spyware and the harm it can do to your system and personal information, it is highly recommended you take the following measures to prevent spyware from overtaking your system. Download and Install Anti-Spyware Software Perhaps the most critical step in preventing your system from becoming infected with spyware is to have a utility installed that can thwart malware threats from being installed on your computer. Most antivirus applications are effective in identifying different types of malware, including spyware, but may not detect all spyware variants. In addition to having an antivirus software, you should invest in an anti-spyware solution or download a free utility to assist you in combating spyware threats. Be Cautious When Web Surfing The best defense against spy...

What is spyware?

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Spyware is software that aims to gather information about a person or organization without their knowledge, that may send such information to another entity without the consumer's consent, or that asserts control over a device without the consumer's knowledge. Spyware is mostly used for the purposes of tracking and storing Internet users' movements on the Web and serving up pop-up ads to Internet users. Whenever spyware is used for malicious purposes, its presence is typically hidden from the user and can be difficult to detect. Some spyware, such as keyloggers, may be installed by the owner of a shared, corporate, or public computer intentionally in order to monitor users. While the term spyware suggests software that monitors a user's computing, the functions of spyware can extend beyond simple monitoring. Spyware can collect almost any type of data, including personal information like internet surfing habits, user logins, and bank or credit account informat...