Is your computer infected with spyware? The fact is most
computers are infected even if you don't know
it. Many times a Spyware infection is evident
from advertising pop up's, Other times it the only sign
might be slow computer performance.
So what Does
Spyware Do? One of the things spyware does is track what you
look at on the internet and then deliver pop up advertising
to your computer on the types of things you browse.
Some spyware programs are put on your computer as a "Trojan"
which means it appears to be a friendly program.
Many "Trojans" do
things such as extract information off of your computer such
as your e-mail address. This is just one of the many ways you
might get a lot of junk e-mail.
Can
you ever be 100% safe from spyware? I doubt anyone
can ever be 100% safe not even me, But there are a few things
you can do to help prevent spyware. Below you will find some helpful
tips.
Use
a "safer" Browser
Use a safer internet browser such as Firefox or Opera,
these browsers are said to be "safer" than internet explorer.
Scan
your computer regularly
Scan regularly with Anti-Spyware programs. There
are many on the market today some work and some
do not but 1 thing for sure no single Anti-Spyware
program will catch every thing, I normally use 2 or 3
different programs. One program I use often and it is Very good is Superantispyware Check it out HERE!
Careful Surfing
Becareful where you surf on the internet, Many sites are set
up just to be spyware traps to get you infected. Many sites
actually make money from selling your E-Mail address it
harvests from you.
What
if I get infected and cannot get rid of it?
If you get infected and cannot get rid of it simply contact
"the Geek"; from the contact page here on the web site to
schedule your house call and get it removed. Some spyware digs
very deep into your computer and takes some special knowledge
and tools to remove it.