What is Spyware? Spyware is software that is installed on a person's computer, usually without their knowledge.
Spyware is used to collect information about the person that uses the computer for advertising purposes or to steal information like bank account login information.
It can also be used to change computer settings such as changing the home page or installing other software.
Symptoms of Spyware Infection • I am being bombarded by popup windows • My web browser's home page keeps changing • My search results full of ads • I am taken to websites that are different than what I typed into the address bar.
• I get strange error messages • My computer is running very slow Tips To Avoid Spyware 1.
Do not use "free" file sharing programs to exchange movies or music.
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Read all security warnings displayed by your web browser.
If you are not sure what to do with a particular warning you should choose the safest option and close your web browser.
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Do not click on ads in popup windows.
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Do not open email attachments from people you do not know.
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If a friend sends you an attachment that you are not expecting, ask them if they sent it before opening it.
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Change your web browser from Internet Explorer to and alternative web browser that is not as big of a target as Microsoft.
Firefox and Chrome are good choices.
7.
Keep your operating system updated with the latest security patches.
It is easy to do with any version of Windows starting with Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7.
All you have to do is turn on automatic updates.
8.
Install Anti Spyware software.
I saved the most important tip for last.
Even if you are careful with your computer usage, spyware can still find you.
Anti-spyware software can help keep you safe.
What is Anti Spyware Software? Anti Spyware software is software that detects and removes spyware from your computer.
Spyware is designed to be difficult to remove.
A good anti spyware program monitors your computer and alerts you when spyware is being installed on your system.
In most cases it will prevent the spyware from being installed.
Unless you are a computer expert you cannot remove spyware yourself without anti spyware software.
What are Rogue Anti Spyware Programs? They are programs that do not provide reliable spyware protection.
Some of these programs are associated with known distributors of spyware.
You may see an error message similar to this: Do not purchase or use the following products, they are all rogue anti spyware: Spy Sheriff-shows false security alerts to encourage you to buy the software.
Data Protection-shows fake security alerts to coerce you into buying the product.
Antispyware Soft/Antispyware Suite-installs without your knowledge and runs at Windows startup and reports false infections that require you to purchase the software.
Digital Protection-is usually installed through a Trojan virus.
If you have this installed on your system you also have a virus too.
XP Security 2010-this is an especially bad program.
It will disable your antivirus software and any other program that tries to run on your system.
Malware Alarm-displays false security alerts like the other programs do.
What is the Best Anti Spyware Software? There are many anti spyware programs out there.
Not all of them are effective.
My personal choice is SpyZooka.
There are several reason for this:

• SpyZooka is Easy to Use.
  
• SpyZooka is Easy to Setup.
  
• Spyware Detection Effectiveness is Outstanding.
  
• Spyware Removal Effectiveness is Among the Best.
  
• SpyZooka is the Only Company That Guarantees to Remove 100% of All Spyware.
  
• SpyZooka is Inexpensive.
  
• SpyZooka offers a 60 Day Money Back Guarantee.
  
• SpyZooka has 24/7 Customer Support.
  Many companies only offer support during regular business hours.