Facts+About+Spyware

=Facts About Spyware=

Spyware are progrmas that are typically loaded onto your computer without your knowledge when you download another program. These programs gather user information and report it back to a monitoring program - using your Internet bandwidth to do so.

Spyware can monitor a user's Web activity, scan files, create pop-up ads, log keystrokes, change the default page on the Web browser, and even gather personal information like password and credit card information.

Some signs you may have spyware including frequent pop-ups, your computer runs slowly, and your internet is slower than usual.

Sometimes spyware is listed as "adware" in disclosure notice. So read carefully before downloading!


 * What Do You Do?**

Keep your computer protected. Follow the four steps to computer security and protection. Step 1 - Use a firewall. Step 2 - Update your operating system regularly Step 3 - Use virus-protection software Step 4 - Use spyware-protection software.

Remember: Virus- and spyware-protection software will only work if you use it.