Anti-Spyware Software

Spyware, adware and malware (software that does bad things) are a big problem and one that is growing.

Tricks used to get bad software on your computer:

• Free wallpapers and screensavers
• Custom mouse cursor programs
• Emails with links that go to bogus sites

What the bad software does:

• Sends your credit card info to mothership
• Sends your passwords to the mothership
• Sends your activity to the mothership
• Sends all keystrokes to the mothership
• Turns your computer into an ad machine
• Sends out spam and viruses in your name
• Hijacks your web browser

Solutions to the problems:

• Think twice before you click on links in email from sources you are not familiar with
• Paste web addresses directly into your web browser address blank instead of clicking the links in emails which can take you somewhere other than what the link says.
• Never respond to email asking for account and password information verification - NEVER.
• Install a good anti-spyware program

Some Anti-Spyware Software (free):

• Adaware Personal by LavasoftUSA.com
• Spybot Search & Destroy by SaferNetworking

Tips to Using Anti-Spyware Software:

• Update spyware definitions before every use
• Run the program at least once a week

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