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Downloading Software Can Get You Spyware!

Sep-29-2008 By Andre Encarnacion
Many people surf the Internet frequently, and like most of them, you have probably encountered a website that suddenly fills your monitor with pop-up advertisements. These suspicious windows will offer tons of free items, such as games and software, and all you need to do is click the link. Though doing so is sometimes harmless, most of the time, clicking the link will make your computer vulnerable to spyware.

Spyware are the programs that stealthily install themselves into your computer and steal sensitive information like credit card and bank account numbers. Spyware is a relatively new threat to security and is now spreading at an alarming rate.

The offer of “free” stuff never fails to attract people. Now, this mentality is being exploited by malicious programmers to spread their harmful creations. Spyware can not only steal your private information, it can also cause damage to your computer.

You know if your computer is filled with spyware, when your computer frequently freezes and shuts down. Your Internet connection also gets dragged on while one pop-up window keeps appearing after the other.

If you really want to get games or software for free, you must be extremely careful with the websites you visit. Definitely avoid pop-up advertisements like the plague. Once you zoom in on a specific program or website, look for signs if it does not contain spyware, or else it might be too late once you find out that the website you checked out contained spyware.

You need to use your better judgment when it comes to identifying which ad is legit. Doing a comprehensive background check on the company that offers the free item will always help.

You should never open emails from unknown senders since you can get spyware by simply opening a message or a website. Make sure you also have anti-spyware software installed on your computer just to be sure.

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