Adware Spyware Reviews

Firstly, it is very important that you understand the difference between viruses and spyware because they are completely different.

I will define them below, but an anti-virus product will not deal with spyware issues and therefore it must be tackled seperately.

Let me go through both:

Viruses:

A virus spreads malicious software from computer to computer which can cause disastrous effects to your system.

They can be caught through downloading files, receiving emails, floppy disks, USB’s, CD’s etc.

These viruses can only be removed effectively using Anti-Virus software, which your computer comes with when first purchased. (I talk more about this on Day 5 of my course – sign up above if you’re interested)

Spyware:

Spyware is unwanted software which collects information about you without you knowing. It’s caught through regular use of the internet.

The spyware itself can monitor your keystrokes, scan files on the hard drive, install other spyware programs and gather information about your email addresses, passwords and credit card numbers.

Spyware cannot be removed with an Anti-Virus product because the software see’s spyware as a ’safe and trustworthy file’ due to being programmed to only detect viruses.

For this reason, Anti-Spyware software was produced to get rid of the spyware. If both types of software are used together, you can enjoy a bug-free and speedy computer.

You might be thinking to yourself though, how do I know if I have spyware problems?

Below are detectable symptoms of spyware:

- Your PC Runs Slower Than Normal

- You are Bombarded With Annoying Pop-Up Ads

- New Toolbars Have Been Added To Your Web Browser

- Unknown Programs / Icons / Desktop Shortcuts Have Been Installed On Your Computer

- For Unknown Reasons, Your PC Will Crash & Literally Have A Mind of Its Own!

If you have noticed any of these criteria above, I strongly suggest you look into solving the problem as soon as possible.

In order to solve the problem the quickest and most efficient way is to use a spyware removal program.

Basically, these products will scan your entire PC for you, checking every single area in the search for spyware and adware infections. If they find any, you have the option of either quarantining the infection or deleting it completely. The only reason someone would quarantine an infection over deleting it is because it may be a file that your computer needs (ie the antispyware product *may* make a mistake, but this is very unlikely).

Be warned though, make sure that you choose a reliable spyware removal software product, because there are many out there that simply do not deliver.

By: Jack Miller

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Adware-Spyware Reviews

If you are reading this article there is a very good chance that you may have spyware on your computer. Why? Because any computer that accesses the internet is open to being infected by spyware, adware, and malware downloads. And more often then not you won’t even know you’ve been infected until you start to see the tell-tale signs.

The most outward signs of a spyware and adware infestation is decreased computer performance and annoying pop-up ads that appear faster then you can minimize them. Unfortunately you may not notice any problem at all while these programs run secretly in the background, sending your personal information back to their creators.

So how does this crappy software get on your computer? It’s easier then you may think. If you’ve ever downloaded anything off the internet your chances of having spyware and/or adware are pretty good. Games, music, screensavers, those cute little emoticons can all have malware hidden in their downloads. Simply clicking on any pop-up ad that appears can also have the same effect.

Once your computer has been exposed to the internet the chances of having some form of spyware or adware installed is increased if you don’t protect yourself with a good spyware blocker and removal program. If that’s not a good enough reason to protect your personal property and information here are 10 more reasons you need to be wary of spyware on computer.

1. Your computer may start running slower
2. Some programs on your computer will not run correctly
3. You may not recognize programs that are now on your computer because they may have been installed there by a spyware related web site or program you loaded on your computer.
4. Someone might be able to read your e-mails.
5. Someone might be able to access your e-mail list.
6. Someone might be able to see you track the keystrokes you type.
7. Someone might be able to access your credit card information on your pc.
8. Someone might be able to access your passwords list on your computer.
9. Someone might be able to steal your social security number.
10. Someone might be able to track all the web sites you visit.

In this day and age it only makes sense to protect your personal information from those who may wish to use it against you or for their own gain. We are a computer reliant society and as such these same time saving machines can be exploited by those who wish us harm, either through malicious virus attacks or spyware that seeks to spy on and steal information that needs to be closely guarded. If you think you have been exposed and have spyware on your computer it is important that you do a spyware scan as soon as possible.

By: Andrew Bicknell

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