tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88997598266417631322024-03-07T20:53:27.272-08:00Spyware ManagementManage Spyware, Computer Security, Prevent Spyware, Spyware Tips, Spyware Software, Delete Spyware, Scan SpywareValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-53181830107068225232019-03-12T23:35:00.000-07:002019-03-12T23:35:01.592-07:00Getting Rid of Spyware and AdwareGetting rid of <b>spyware and adware</b>, does not mean you have to have any great technical experience. To protect yourself from spyware and adware, there are many programs available online to do this for you and, there are methods you can use to prevent this from the beginning.<br />
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Protect Yourself from <b>Spyware</b> and <b>Adware</b>
Getting rid of spyware and adware isn't simply an irritating intrusion, a lot of the time they can damage your computer software and sometimes might cause some harm to your hardware at the same time. You need to protect yourself from spyware and adware.<br />
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These frustrating issues are a pain in the neck for web end users worldwide. They've turn out to generally be a standard event that people at times often overlook, if not tolerate.<br />
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Spyware is type of computer software that secretly watches your web habits. It collects very personal and confidential info like banking information, credit card numbers, phone numbers and addresses.
The software will get the your sensitive records when you fill them in on an internet subscription application or an online registration. A lot of spyware has been designed to keep track of your practices of the web, what websites you go to, what types of files you save and how long the connection lasts.<br />
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Such information will then be sent or marketed to companies, who then utilize for marketing campaigns that focus on certain areas or audiences.<br />
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The gathering of this information is done without the authorization of end users, or consent. Several techniques are used to achieve. There are key-loggers, which actually record each stroke of the keyboard and, those that infiltrate the files from your computer's hard disk.<br />
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Spyware continues to be generally identified as the leading safety threat to the Microsoft Windows operating systems.<br />
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Internet Explorer end-users had been recognized as being those far more likely to be attacked by spyware. As a result of the proliferation of Windows and Internet Explorer in particular, programs were developed to specifically invade and find their route from the web into Internet Explorer and on to the critical parts with the Windows operating system.<br />
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Such hazards are constant and that is the reason the anti-spyware sector is booming. Each time a new spyware application is detected, it is by necessity that a new anti-spyware application or update must be developed to counteract it.<br />
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Spyware defense programs or suites, turn off or eliminate the current spyware and adware from the computer system. As soon as this has been set up, they then provide real-time safeguards, preventing a whole host of malware applications from setting themselves up in your computer.<br />
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Even so, anti-spyware applications routinely need updating, as the internet is such a fast paced environment, with everything about it changing so rapidly and regularly. With the cyber crime industry in the forefront.<br />
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Subsequently, you are never likely to realize when cyber criminals have come out with better adaptations of their nefarious applications, that will now have advanced methods of checking your information and private data.<br />
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The majority of anti-spyware programs have an option to remove the software. Even so, with disreputable developers, these options to uninstall don't function.<br />
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They were never meant to do anything other than give the impression of a legitimate program. For the particularly nasty versions, this causes an immense amount of grief for the end user, endlessly trying to eradicate the horrible thing.<br />
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Additionally, these malicious program deploy even more spyware into your system, as opposed to removing the spyware you originally had.<br />
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So, it really is advisable to employ only reputable anti-spyware programs in order to fully eliminate spyware from your computer.<br />
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In order to put a cease to instant panic about ever going online again, there are a few things you can do to decrease the chances of becoming infected to begin with. Such as:<br />
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-You can disable automatic downloads of programs, by going to your computers internet options.<br />
-You can have pop-up blockers installed.<br />
-When accessing your e-mail ignore those coming from people you've never heard of.<br />
- Ignore emails about inheritance windfalls, or lottery wins.<br />
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Do not be fooled by notices from your bank about changing passwords or account information. No matter how authentic the communication looks - banks do NOT do this.<br />
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-Any emails with dubious subject lines, should be summarily ignored.<br />
-Use the email filtering function for automatic deletion of any email with particular words, like: viagra, ciallis, congratulations, beneficiary, FBI, etc.<br />
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You may feel that getting rid of spyware and adware is all a bit unnecessary. However, you truly need to devote some time addressing these issues, to ensure that you can protect yourself from spyware and adware, otherwise you may very well find your credit rating, if not all your money has disappeared and, your computer is unusable.<br />
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She assumed at first that it was only a small glitch with the internet or with the search engine she was using, but the problem persisted and she started becoming suspicious that someone had somehow bugged her computer. This law student was faced with the kind of computer bug that cannot be easily fended off. To make things worse, she was not a very technologically savvy kind of person and she also never used her laptop for anything other than research of for writing her papers.<br />
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The above story is not a one off case. Many people find themselves tangled up in problems that are mind boggling for the average person but can easily be answered for with two common words being: <b>spyware and adware</b>. The term spyware, was actually first coined in 1995 but became popular in the year of 2000. <b>Spyware</b> is referred to any computer program that is installed on computers secretly so that they can access the private and personal information of the PC's users.<br />
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The way this is done, is by recording all of your keyboard strokes and is also known as "keylogging", looking at the history of your browser and also by scanning the contents of your hard drives for useful information. You would think that these kinds of things would be found in an action movie, but the reality is that we can all become victims of spyware. No body wants to be watched while they are online. Spyware used to spy on criminals would be beneficial to society but criminals use spyware to grab credit card numbers and bank account details from innocent people.<br />
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In just the US alone, identity theft is rampant and so is the theft of personal property from the unwanted transfer of ownership of goods to wrong people because of a stolen credit card number or from the unknown transfer of funds from your online banking account.<br />
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What people can do to protect themselves is to install anti-spyware software that will block and delete any of these dangerous programs hiding in your computer system and others that are really similar such as malware and adware. There are many spyware removal utilities that come with a free scan so you can see what is hiding in your PC before you make a decision about purchasing one. The main purpose of these applications is to delete any pre-existing spyware or to find them as soon as they are introduced into the computer.<br />
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<b>Adware, spyware and malware</b> are different to the normal virus that primarily just re-creates itself to cause damage to the files of your computer, however, they are known to be just as disrupting. One common experience amongst people who have computers infected with spyware is the sudden slowness of the computer. You may even notice that your PC takes a long time just to start up. It becomes a pain in the neck for those who have to work all day on a computer as they lose much precious time from a slower computer.<br />
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Spyware has been known to act in a similar way to viruses in that it can automatically change your security settings on your system that allows other dangerous programs to enter your PC. This type of aggressive spyware has been known to actually shut down antivirus programs and even spyware removal software so that you can't use them to remove the programs causing all of the problems.<br />
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Most of the time, nothing even happens to the people who create and distribute the spyware programs. As there are new threats being released daily, it is best policy to have an anti-spyware utility at the ready so that you can prevent any future attack and to protect your private details.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">By: Robert Kokozka </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Get your free trial of the world's leading anti spyware software called Spyware Doctor from PC Tools. Scan your whole PC right now for free and check out my review of this program at http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=87784</span></span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-81291672384453856962019-01-10T23:19:00.000-08:002019-01-10T23:19:02.758-08:003 Things You Must Know About Spyware1)<b>Spyware</b> is on your system. Like it or not, statistically speaking, you probably have spyware on your machine right now. There are so many malicious programs floating around out there that one or two have bound to have gotten past all of your security settings. McAfee and Norton Anti Virus are both excellent programs, but even they can be beaten by the determined spyware makers and distributors. One recent computer repair man said, close to 80% of the machines that he services have spyware on them. I believe it. Spyware can be sneaky and it can install quietly without your knowledge. Your system probably has spyware on it; make sure it doesn't corrupt your data files or worse.<br />
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2)<b>Spyware attacks</b> through certain programs. One program that seems to have been a magnet for spyware on my machine has been my browser (one that is distributed by a major computer comapany). Maybe I didn't update my security settings or maybe they were not strong enough but somehow, somewhere, my previous browser seems to have been vulnerable to spyware attacks. Switching to an open source browser (FireFox) was like night and day. Firefox hasn't seemed to let any spyware install itself so far. I switched about 6 months ago. If you haven't tried Firefox, you might consider downloading a trial copy.<br />
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3)You need to get some form of <b>protection against spyware</b>. There are all sorts of companies out there claiming to have the magic cure for spyware. Some work fantastically, some don't work as well. Finding the spyware removal “silver bullet” isn't as hard as it seems, but it does take some work and a little bit of research. I use several programs on my new machine that I am typing this on. The hardest part is getting spyware off of your machine once it is installed, so you don't want it to get on your machine to begin with. Using the right type of browser (as mentioned above) is one of the best ways to insure you don't have to spend a lot of time cleaning your machine. <br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">By : Richard Martin </span></span><br />
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Besides the regular viruses, spyware has become an important, but often underestimated internet threat. Although a decent Anti Spyware solution will do a good job when it comes to spyware removal, most infections could have been avoided in the first place. Let me present you 3 general tips to prevent yourself from becoming a spyware victim.<br />
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#1 Be aware of free downloads.<br />
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Binding spyware with free software is a popular strategy used by spyware distributors. Toolbars and online buddies are often used as a fancy way to convince people from installing their software, which often comes with bunch of hidden spyware attached. Thumb rule: never install something unless you absolutely need it and it comes from a trusted site and source. A lot of these spyware programs are offered to you by using flashy and often annoying pop-ups, so enabling or installing a pop-up killer is often vital when trying to avoid online infections.<br />
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#2 Avoid file-sharing-networks.<br />
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Especially when it comes it downloading software. A lot of files being shared on these (illigal) networks contain malware like spyware and sometimes even viruses. Heck, even most of the clients needed to download files from these networks contain a bunch spyware themselves. Try to avoid sharing-networks in the first place. Especially watch out for ‘non-media’ files as they pose the greatest risk. If you’re downloading music: only open real mp3 or wma files and simply ignore and delete the other files that may have been downloaded. Make sure your virus scanner, anti spyware removal and firewall are all updated and running in the background to intercept possible infected downloads.<br />
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#3 Keep all your software updated.<br />
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No software is perfect, and bugs are discovered every day. It usually takes only a few hours to a few days before virus and spyware makers have found a way to abuse these bugs in order to spread their malware. Which makes it obviously very imporant to keep your computer as much as updated as possible. Windows and most protection software comes with completely automated updates, which will be automatically installed when you’re connected to the internet. Letting the updates download in the background might cost a little bit of extra internet bandwidth, but it’s often not worth the risk to ignore the updates.<br />
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Even trusted parties sometimes bundle their software with hidden spyware. There often isn’t much you can do to avoid these spyware installations as they come totally unexpected. Which makes it wise to install a decent and up-to-date anti spyware program and to run a full system scan on a regular basis.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">By: Abby Randal </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Visit my Anti Spyware site for advised anti spyware software, tips to prevent you from getting infected, and more spyware removal related tips! </span></span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-82916683685383064072018-12-26T22:56:00.000-08:002018-12-26T22:56:01.880-08:00My Spyware StoryHave you ever been the victim of spyware? Is your computer behaving strangely lately? Do you know that most computers connected to the internet are infected by spyware, adware, malware and trojans. Have a look at 'My Spyware Story'. Read what happened to me, how I fixed my spyware problem and what I recommend that you do.<br />
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Did you know that up to 90% of computers connected to the internet are infected by spyware, adware, malware, trojans etc.<br />
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Think about it. Someone could be spying on your every movement, recording your credit card transactions or going through all the files on your computer. While it is true that most spyware only seeks to monitor your internet activity with a view to targeting you with pop-ups and advertisements, the real risk is someone taking control of your computer, downloading your files then committing bank account or credit card fraud or worst case scenario, stealing your identity.<br />
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Some of the symptoms of spyware on you computer are:<br />
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Slow performance – your system loads and operates more slowly than usual.<br />
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Your homepage, browser or security settings have suddenly changed.<br />
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Increased number of pop-ups or unsolicited advertisements.<br />
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Your system crashes.<br />
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While I let that sink in, let me tell you my story, how my computer became infected and what I did to remedy the situation.<br />
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I always thought that I was well protected from intrusions - running active anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall software on my computer. Nothing however was further from the truth. The other day without warning my whole system crashed!My screen went blue, I kept getting a flashing message telling me that my computer had been infected and prompting me to go to a download site to obtain the latest anti-spyware solution. Naturally I didn't do that. The first thing that I did was pull the plug on my internet connection, then run my anti-spyware software.<br />
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What happened next was really surprising. My software detected some 75 different spyware items but it could not delete them. This happened in spite of me running a full spyware scan of my computer the day before.<br />
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What to do? I rang my local technician who had built my system:<br />
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"Restart your system in safe mode and run your anti-spyware software again".<br />
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Still no good.<br />
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"What are you using", I told him the name of a free anti-spyware program that I had downloaded from the internet, "Well that's your problem, you need to be using much better software" - what do you recommend, I asked, CounterSpy he replied, "it's very powerful and it's what I would use to clean up your system if you bring it in".<br />
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You get what you pay for - or in my case what I didn't pay for. I now know the downside of running free software, it just does not work as well. The other risk in using free software is that some unscrupulous operators have actually conned people into believing that they are downloading legitimate software when in fact what they are really getting is more spyware.
Don't make the same mistake that I did, thinking that the free software that you download from the internet will protect you, it won't. Sooner or later you will suffer, or maybe your system is already infected but you just don't know it.<br />
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So if you have a <b>spyware problem</b>, or more to the point, if you never want to have a spyware problem, spend a little money and get the best anti-spyware software, it is very inexpensive insurance. I recommend you do it right away.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">By: Gio Castro </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> For more information and details of what I think is the best anti-spyware software available, please visit: spyware.cybersprout.com</span></span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-82889376671993354062018-11-19T22:52:00.000-08:002018-11-19T22:52:03.685-08:00Anti-spyware Or Spyware?<b>Spyware</b> has become the most prominent computer security problem. How do you choose a good spyware removal tool? Beware of <b>anti-spyware software</b> which installs spyware/adware to your computer.<br />
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Spyware is a hidden software program. It is often used to monitor the browsing and shopping habits of computer users. Spyware can also be a remote control program that steals confidential banking and personal information.<br />
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Spyware has quickly become the most prominent internet security problem. According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, spyware infects more than 90% of home PCs. Recent survey shows that spyware is also sneaking into the network of corporate computers.<br />
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Spyware is often coupled with free downloads, such as free music, game and software downloads. Spyware may slow down computer, hijack homepage and create uncontrolled pop-up advertisements. Some spyware programs can remain unnoticed, secretly gathering information from the computer. Once installed, spyware is difficult to remove without the help of dedicated anti-spyware software.<br />
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Due to the rise of spyware activity, anti-spyware programs are in great demand these days. But are these spyware removal tools the same? Do they provide the security consumers need?<br />
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There are many reports that some anti-spyware programs installed their own spyware and adware to the computer. One consumer was quoted saying: “It’s a rip-off. I downloaded the free trial of an anti-spyware program, only to find out that it added its own adware to my computer.” Other consumers have complained that the anti-spyware program they use cannot detect all spyware programs. Some even slow down the computer and create pop-up advertisements.<br />
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There are a few good anti-spyware programs in the market today. On the other hand, dozens of spyware removal programs are blacklisted by consumers. Beware of spyware removal tools that are heavily promoted by e-mail campaigns. Never run any free downloads and free scans from unknown software publishers. Their programs may as well be spyware programs themselves. Read independent product reviews from renowned computer magazines or reputable sources. Spending some extra time in research can save you a lot of hassles in the long run.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kwan Lo is the owner of http://software.4reviews.net, an online review site promoting award-winning anti-spyware software and other internet security software.</span></span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-55872709128582148242018-10-13T01:44:00.000-07:002018-10-13T01:44:08.373-07:00Spyware - Out you Go!A overview of basic steps to clean computers from most <b>spyware infections</b>. Even though spyware is mutating at a tremendous rate, this strategy of attack will remain viable for quite some time, although some of the minor details will change slightly.<br />
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Despite top of the line <b>antivirus </b>and<b> antispyware</b> protections in place, the spyware creators are still able to create items that get through the filters and cause infections. (But that’s not what this article is about). The most common methods of infection are still infected attachments to emails and “drive-by” hits from websites while browsing the Internet. (But that’s not what this article is about either). Having watched the evolution of some of these infections over the past couple of years, I’ve found a couple of tricks that work on many of these infections. That’s what this article is about: revealing a plan of attack that can eliminate most of these spyware infections.<br />
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First, the tools you will need:<br />
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Combofix – This free application combines several different cleaners and is updated frequently. Make sure you grab the latest copy. It can be downloaded from bleepingcomputer.com. I usually do an Internet search on “download combofix” and it pulls up as the 1st or 2nd hit.<br />
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Malwarebytes Antimalware – also known as MBAM. Another free download available from many sources, including www.download.com.<br />
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The operating system’s system recovery CD. This may be the Installation CD for some OS’s (like Windows XP). It doesn’t have to be specific to this computer, as long as it is from the same OS.<br />
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That’s all you need. Go ahead and collect them. I’ll be here when you get back.<br />
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I didn’t mention that you also need an infected computer to clean, but I took a guess that you knew that already. Depending on the severity of the infection, you have several steps. I’m going to start with the simplest solution, and then get more difficult. Before you get started, keep in mind that spyware evolves all the time and what works now may not work in 6 months, but the basic strategy outlined below should be effective for the foreseeable future. Finally, although I offer these steps as a possible method for cleaning the spyware, keep in mind that it is still your computer. I take no responsibility for any damage caused by the spyware infection or your attempts to clean it up.<br />
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Scenario 1 – Computer still works, even though infected.<br />
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If you can get to a desktop and run programs, you can often clean the computer before it gets more severely infected.<br />
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1. Copy Combofix to the computer and run it. Combofix will check for Windows System Recovery and install it if it is missing. You want to allow it to do that, and it will need Internet access to do do. When it is done, it may also want to reboot to finish cleaning up. You want to do that too.<br />
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2.Install MBAM and update it (the pattern files update every couple of days, this is critical). Then run a full scan. It takes longer, but it doesn’t skip other user profiles, where some infected files might be residing.<br />
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3. Continue to run MBAM until it comes back with zero infected files. If you repeat the scans and see the same files over and over, you should have enough control of your computer at this point to research those infections and take specific action against those files.<br />
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4. Finally, you can repair any specific damage caused by the infections.<br />
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Scenario 2 – Normal boot doesn’t work, the Internet is blocked, or you can’t run programs. <br />
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Quite often these days, the infection will block your access to your desktop, or prevent programs from running, or reconfigure your Internet settings so that you can’t successfully run the spyware removal tools. Booting to safe mode quite often prevents the spyware from blocking you.<br />
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1.Reboot the computer<br />
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2.Press the F8 key about twice a second until you get the Safe Mode menu. Then select “Safe Mode with Networking”.<br />
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3.Once the computer boots up, you will have access to your Start Menu and can proceed with the steps from Scenario 1.<br />
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Scenario 3 – Safe Mode isn’t working<br />
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The trickiest solution is when the infection has blocked your access to the desktop in safe mode. In this case we have to reset a couple of registry settings to re-enable access to the desktop for safe mode to work. WARNING! This routine involves modifying the registry.<br />
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1. Insert the System Recovery CD in the computer’s CD drive.<br />
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2. Boot the computer from the System Recovery disk.<br />
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3. Use the menu to open a command prompt.<br />
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4. Run the registry editor from the command prompt by typing regedit.exe.<br />
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5. Hightlight HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, click on File menu, then Load Hive<br />
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6. Browse to the Windows\System32\Config folder on your system drive (It probably will not be labelled the C drive in Safe Mode) and open the Software file<br />
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7. Back in the registry, browse to Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\Shell under the loaded hive.<br />
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8. Remove everything listed there, then add back in Explorer.exe (Anything else you see here was added by the infection)<br />
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9. Close the file and power off the computer, then Proceed with the steps in Scenario 2.<br />
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Because Windows always checks that registry key when it boots, it will now use the built in Explorer you are used to using, allowing you to proceed with the rest of your cleanup without too much difficulty.
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f none of these techniques work, you can always check back with us to see if new techniques have been developed.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Alan Crowetz brings a wealth of knowledge to InfoStream, including experience in accounting, communications, desktop publishing and troubleshooting among other skills. As the company's President and CEO, he utilizes these abilities to not only review client computer and networking systems, but also to design solutions and educate clients on alternatives: http://http//www.infostream.cc/why-infostream/</span></span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-91855374008075171822018-09-30T01:41:00.000-07:002018-09-30T01:41:07.108-07:00How To Avoid And Remove SpywareTo avoid <b>spyware</b> and have high levels of Internet security, make sure you know what you download, install, or run on your system.With your passwords and account information it is possible that spyware can leave you broke and the victim of identity fraud.<br />
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<b>Spyware</b> has become one of the biggest Internet security problems around. Spyware can cause many problems on your PC, and possibly in your life as well. These programs can be prevented many times by carefully reading any agreement before marking the box. Be wary of any fine print, and make sure that any agreement you mark has been fully read and that you understand exactly what you are agreeing to. Some spyware programs will download to your system without any warning or prompt. Spyware runs in the background, using up a large number of resources and slowing down your system. Some of these programs can access passwords, sensitive financial data and records, and even access your bank accounts and other personal financial institutions. With your passwords and account information it is possible that spyware can leave you broke and the victim of identity fraud.<br />
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To avoid spyware and have high levels of Internet security, make sure you know what you download, install, or run on your system.This is crucial. many times games you buy will contain some benign versions of spyware that can contribute to pop up ads and other adware programs. Always research any game or disc before you run it or insert it into your system. Use a search engine to verify what the disc contains, besides just the game. If your system starts running slow or experiencing a wide variety of failures, the problem could be some type of malware program. The same is true if you see pop up or pop under advertisements frequently, or your computer freezes up and must be restarted.<br />
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Preventing spyware means knowing exactly what is on your system, and only installing safe programs that are spyware free. Stay away from p2p sites for file downloads as well. Many of the files on these sites are safe and secure, but there are others which are infected with many different types of malware. Download drive bys are becoming more common as well, where a legitimate site is hacked and a hidden code is inserted. This code downloads a spyware program from the hidden attacker owned site.<br />
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The best way to prevent and remove spyware programs are to use anti-spyware programs. These programs will run a full search on your system to identify any spyware programs or some other types of Internet security programs. When a program is identified by these programs, the anti-spyware software will remove the problem software from your system. There are many good anti-spyware programs available, but be cautious and research before you buy or download one.<br />
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There are a few programs that state they are for spyware detection and removal when in fact they actually contain spyware. Make sure that you check out any anti-spyware program thoroughly before you ever install the program on your PC, to ensure it does exactly what is advertised, instead of creating a bigger problem instead. This will help you prevent spyware and increase your Internet security.<br />
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To know more on spyware infections and if you want the best internet security tools do visit our site: http://www.webhacker.com/Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-84993748609296467832018-08-13T01:38:00.000-07:002018-08-13T01:38:18.741-07:00Spyware Can Help You Discover What Your Loved Ones Are HidingLots of individuals think of <b>spyware</b> as a means of protecting your children, however did you realize that spyware can be something that you can take advantage of to catch a cheating spouse? Well, if you are not the one doing the cheating then this is probably good news for you, but if you are the one who is doing the cheating then you best look out simply because your spouse may possibly have this spyware on your computer right now and you wouldn’t even know it. That is correct, this kind of spyware is completely undetectable and you will have no idea if your spouse has downloaded it into your computer or cell phone, until they come to you with the proof of your infidelity.<br />
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You see this type of spyware; also referred to as a key logger can be stealthily downloaded into your home computer, laptop, even cell phone. And what it’ll tell is basically everything. You or your spouse can gain access to information about everyone who utilizes that device and who they talk to, where they go on the web, even information like their passwords for internet websites and chat and e-mail conversations.<br />
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This is a cheating spouse’s most detrimental nightmare. Spyware which is downloaded can be carried out so very inexpensively and can provide information to your spouse regarding your online activities and who you are communicating with. It really is one of the best ways to help keep an eye on your spouse in addition to your children. Accessing this information can let you know if you are just being paranoid or if your spouse is having an affair.<br />
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It has been documented that with the rising popularity of the world wide web that more internet affairs and conversations about affairs are taking place then ever before and if your significant other is spending more time on the internet they may perhaps be communicating with someone online or even conducting a cyber affair. It might sound extreme; however, especially married people who are searching for connections outside of their marriages will seek out internet contact with strangers as a way of reaching out and still maintaining some secrecy.<br />
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<b>Spyware</b> could be just what you need to uncover out what is truly going on with your spouse. Whether they are online gambling, cheating or staring at pornography you can find out exactly what is causing that blemish in your relationship which is really the only way you can begin to take care of your troubles.<br />
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If you are concerned that your spouse is having an affair there are a few varieties of spy software that you can download into their computers and cell phones. For more information on monitoring software log onto www.refog.com.</span></span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-63233274587172875982018-07-23T01:37:00.001-07:002018-07-23T01:37:28.457-07:00Computer Spyware DetectionHow do you know if you have a <b>spyware infestation</b>? Do you know what actions to take once your laptop or PC is infected with spyware, ad-ware or viruses?<br />
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It's estimated that around 90 percent of computer systems are infected with some form of spyware, ad-ware or virus. With odds like that, it's very likely that your computer either now has, or will soon manifest signs of a system take-over.<br />
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What is <b>Spyware</b> and What Does it Do?<br />
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Spyware is generally defined as software that secretly takes advantage of vulnerabilities in a user's computer system to the benefit of an unseen third party. The name spyware comes from the fact that the software often records information about your computer and transmits that information covertly to a remote server or intruder. Spyware can make your laptop or PC slow down, crash, get infected with viruses and worms and even cause hard drive erasure. This is on top of collecting sensitive data like your passwords, logins and banking or credit card details.<br />
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Spyware often comes bundled together with Ad-ware and browser hijackers. Ad-ware displays advertisements and hijackers secretly change your browser settings. An example of Ad-ware is a pop-up generator, which opens advertisements in pop-up browser windows, even when you're not searching the Web. Having recently had a severe encounter with Ad-ware on my own laptop, I can personally atest to the disruption, inconvenience and loss of sanity they can cause.<br />
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My system suddenly seemed possessed and would pop up cryptic error messages every 10 minutes or so. These messages were not true errors, but they were meant to give me the impression they were. An icon would later appear in my system tray which when clicked, started Internet explorer and opened to an anti-spyware site that offered to fix the problem with their own custom spyware removal software for around $30. I won't tell you the name of the site because I don't want anyone else to possibly get an infection but this company was obviously responsible for the problem in the first place. Of course, I didn't fall for this conspicuous sales ploy and if the same thing ever happens to you, DON'T buy anything from them. These slime-balls should never be allowed to profit from their "hold your system hostage" style tactics. Not only that, but they may be setting you up for another round of infections.<br />
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These pop-ups were difficult to locate and remove and what made things even more scary was that I also found malicious Trojans and Keyloggers on my system.<br />
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Anyway, I eventually removed my infestation but not until after several days of trying different Spyware/Ad-ware removal programs.
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7 Signs of Spyware Infestation<br />
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1.- You're observing inexplicable slowdowns and crashes, especially when searching the Internet or running a security or anti-virus program<br />
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2.- Your Internet web browser opens to an unknown homepage, returns unanticipated search results, or directs you to an unsolicited website<br />
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3.- You find that your mouse, keyboard, monitor, or CD/DVD drive is unresponsive or acting unpredictably<br />
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4.- Pop-up or pop-under browser windows are opening when you are not surfing the Web, or are opening so often as to be distracting<br />
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5.- Your security or anti-virus programs are not functioning, and/or you cannot visit security-related web sites (eg. www.symantec.com)<br />
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6.- A program or application that you've tried to uninstall reappears when you reboot your computer<br />
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7.- Your PC seems to "have a mind of its own" and is difficult or impossible to control.<br />
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Do you have some or all of these signs? If you do, you definitely have a spyware/malware situation on your hands and need to take action to identify and remove them before they do damage to your system.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> For a complete rundown on removing spyware, ad-ware and other nasty threats, visit http://pdatoday.blogspot.com/2008/02/how-to-remove-spyware-and-adware.html </span></span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-29756311054913105982010-12-25T14:57:00.000-08:002010-12-25T14:57:00.132-08:00Protect Your Computer From Identity Theft With Spyware Removal SoftwareImagine, one day, you are doing internet research for a new TV (or any other product). After entering the query in the search engine, you get a list of results that you would normally expect; but, when you click on them you land on the wrong website, completely unrelated to new TVs.<br /><br />You might get confused, after all you have been using you computer for a long time and this has never happened. At first you might think that it was just a glitch in the internet system. But then this strange occurrence keeps happening to you, so you rationalize that it must be something else, but what can it be?<br /><br />Surprisingly enough, there are many people who find themselves in a similar situation. The solution to this problem can be described in two words: spyware and adware. Spyware is computer software that infiltrates personal computers and reveals to its creator all of the user's personal information such as credit and social security card numbers. This is done by studying logging keystrokes, web browsing history and even scanning a user's hard drive.<br /><br />And with the expansion of the internet anybody can be a victim unless they have proper protection. To be protected from spyware and similar malicious software you must get a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Spyware Removal Software</span>. These software remove or disable existing spyware programs and prevent the installation of these malicious software programs.<br /><br />Spyware, adware, and other types of malicious software are not like virus or worms that self replicate but they can be just as much of a hassle. Other symptoms of such programs include the decline in your computer's performance, which can really be annoying because when you are at work you tend to want to finish things quickly not just because you are required but also because you want more done or you want to be able to go home early.<br /><br />Sometimes it is possible that you will never notice that you have spyware or other malware and it can get away with its crime and let its creator know everything about you. It is best then, to have a ready<span style="font-weight: bold;"> spyware blocker</span> to prevent such infections from occurring in the first place.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-size:85%;" >By: Alex Shtraykher<br />For more information on spyware and adware removal programs and helpful reviews visit: http://www.squidoo.com/adware_software or http://best-anti-virus-software-review.blogspot.com</span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-60155216253133667382010-11-30T12:49:00.000-08:002010-11-30T12:57:16.390-08:00Why Download Spyware Removal Software?You have probably heard the term "spyware" before, and know that it's a bad thing to have on your computer. You may not know why it's a bad thing, but you likely want to remove it from your computer anyway.<br /><br />This article will explain not only what spyware is, but also how to download <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware removal software</span>, and what to do with it afterward in order to get rid of any spyware that may be on your computer.<br /><br />The first thing you should do is search for the "most popular" or "best spyware removal programs". This will result in a list of the programs that are likely to be good ones. Read any reviews of the programs that have been given and choose the one that you trust the most as being a good one. Then navigate through that company's website to find the download page.<br /><br />Keep in mind that you don't necessarily have to purchase one of these programs. There are many free ones available that are very good. One of the most popular of these is called "Spybot Search and Destroy". But don't bee too eager to choose just any free one either because there are programs out there that claim to be spyware removal software, which are actually spyware programs themselves.<br /><br />After you have chosen one and gotten to the download page, here is what you need to do:<br /><br />Click on the download link on the web page for the spyware removal software you have chosen to use, save the setup file, and then open and run it on your computer. Follow all prompts and don't change any settings if you don't understand what they are for since the default settings are usually the recommended ones to use to allow the program to work most effectively.<br /><br />Open the program, find where it says anything about an update, and click on it. This should start a process which will search for updated definitions of any new spyware that should be searched for.<br /><br />Close the program and reopen it to make sure that the new definitions have been loaded, and then start the scan. When the scan completes (which may take a while), follow the instructions given in order to remove the spyware that the program found from your computer.<br /><br />This is the easiest way in which to download spyware removal software, install it, and use it in order to find and eliminate spyware from your computer. Do it as soon as possible so that your computer will run more quickly and you'll be better protected from identity theft.<br /><br />I am glad that all the spyware on my computer are all gone now all thanks to high quality anti-adware software which you can find out more about at my website link below.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(192, 192, 192);font-size:85%;" >By: Donald Chambers<br />Are you looking to Download Adware and Spyware Removal Software? See http://www.review-best.com/spyware-removal-software-download.htm for Top 5 Spyware & Virus Removal Software and get a FREE PC Scan!</span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-90993146539769408272010-01-24T13:30:00.000-08:002010-01-24T13:30:00.460-08:00Regain Internet Privacy from SpywareThe majority of computers connected to the internet today are infected with some sort of <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware</span>. The prevalence of internet use has made the growth of spybot, adware, spyware, Trojans, keyloggers and other malware fast and easy.<br /><br />Each form of surveillance software invades users' privacy through numerous methods so they can gather information about people's internet and computer activities. Users must learn to deny spyware access or remove any current infestations in order to maintain a private internet experience.<br /><br />The consequences of spyware can include identity theft, loss of system control, PC slow downs, pop up ads and browsers crashes. Without a <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware removal tool</span> you are continuing to invite spyware in to invade your privacy.<br /><br />Your <span style="font-weight: bold;">anti-virus</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">firewalls</span> cannot catch most spyware applications because they are installed by piggybacking in on legitimate downloads that you approve such as freeware programs as well as music and game software.<br /><br />Once on your computer the spyware works silently, beyond the user's knowledge to gather private information. Spyware and adware software are stealthily embedded in your system, making them difficult to remove manually, which is why it is vital for internet users to find a spyware scanner.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Spy scan tools</span> search through the hard drive for spyware infected files. It then removes the detected files so your computer can be restored to it normal working capabilities. Several spyware tools actively protect you from spyware infections while you are working online.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Mitch Johnson<br />Mitch Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.1st-in-remove-spyware.com/ , a site that focuses primarily on spyware detection software, as well as tips on how to avoid spyware from popping up on your computer. His articles have also been featured on related spyware sites such as, http://www.best-in-spyware-detection.com/ as well as http://www.best-sypware-removal-reviews.com/ </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-61512805660372915382010-01-15T09:09:00.000-08:002010-01-15T09:09:00.305-08:00Catching Spyware to Avoid Identity TheftArming your computer against <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware</span> is an important move to make to protect your personal security and private information. Statistics on the number of identity theft victims continue to rise as do the number of computers being infected with spyware.<br /><br />Some numbers have shown nine out of ten computers are affected by spyware, many on computer whose users are unaware of the infection. Identity theft and spyware are connected in that spyware has become a common method for intruders to gather your personal information and bank numbers so they can commit identity theft.<br /><br />Spyware installs itself or comes installed with freeware and shareware programs. Once embedded in your computer it tracks your internet and software usages, records sent and received email and instant messages and logs keystrokes to identify passwords and credit card numbers. The information is sent out to advertisers or other intruders who will use it to bombard your computer with ads or at worst steal and use your accounts.<br /><br />You will often lose complete control over your computer once spyware has been installed. The spyware can cause browser crashes and other unauthorized changes in your computer. The unwanted pop up ads that result from spyware can cause the computer to work slower and possible destroy some programs from being able to run.<br /><br />Spyware specific tools are needed to rid of and protect against spyware because normal <span style="font-weight: bold;">anti-virus software</span> is not designed to detect spyware, as it is unique from viruses. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Spyware programs</span> should also be able to detect <span style="font-weight: bold;">adware</span>, a similar application that runs on your computer by sending a constant stream of pop ups. Adware can be dangerous to the proper functioning of your computer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Mitch Johnson<br />Mitch Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/ , a site that focuses exclusively on spyware removal software, as well as tips on how to prevent spyware from popping up on your computer. This site articles on has spyware guard, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_guard.htm as well as spyware scanner, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_scanner.htm</span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-80856179458009598912010-01-06T10:00:00.000-08:002010-01-06T10:00:03.031-08:00Windows Spyware RemovalIf you own a computer, then chances are you've been affected by <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware</span>. And, if you're like me, there is nothing more frustrating than dealing with annoying pop-ups, having your home page changed or just dealing with a painfully slow computer.<br /><br />The worse thing about spyware is that it's like cockroaches. Where you fine one piece of spyware, you're almost definitely going to find more. Multiple studies have shown that a computer that has any spyware probably has several and even dozens of different programs installed.<br /><br />This is because of the sheer amount of spyware out there just waiting to infect an unprotected computer. On top of this, <span style="font-weight: bold;">windows spyware removal</span> is notoriously frustrating, time consuming and sometimes downright impossible. Windows spyware removal has got to be one of the most difficult tasks a computer user will ever encounter.<br /><br />The only way you can guarantee your computer won't get infected with spyware is if you simply don't connect to the Internet. But then what good is having a computer? The Internet is almost a necessity in this day and age. However, you can fight back against spyware and take actions to make sure you're computer is protected.<br /><br />When looking for a windows spyware removal and <span style="font-weight: bold;">anti-spyware programs</span>, there are certain features you should look for.<br /><br />A program should have the following features:<br /><br />-Real time blocking to warn you of possibly dangerous programs as you encounter them<br /><br />-The ability to schedule scans to keep your computer clean without having to watch the scan<br /><br />-An up-to-date database of current spyware programs to make sure that the software is capable of detecting the latest threats<br /><br />-Automatic updates so the program you run is looking for every possible threat<br /><br />Finding a windows spyware removal program with these features is crucial to keeping your computer running quickly, smoothly and without interruptions. If you spend any time on the Internet, or using file-sharing programs then it is absolutely essential that you have an anti-spyware and spyware removal program installed on your machine. Without one, your computer is guaranteed to become infected and eventually grind to a screeching halt<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Daniel Roy<br />Daniel Roy is a computer programmer and IT project manager with many years experience. Visit his site on windows spyware removal for more information on how you can keep your computer clean and running smooth. <a href="http://windows-spyware-removal.about-everything-tech.com/">Click here </a></span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-9016885873190440032009-12-26T12:45:00.000-08:002009-12-26T12:45:00.177-08:00The Unforseen Consequences of SpywareThe popularity, availability and speed of the internet continue to grow which in turn has consequences such as <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware threats</span>. With all of these advancements on the internet <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware</span> also advances and creates more prevalent and sometimes dangerous threats. Spyware can easily be downloaded while surfing the internet and downloading files or software.<br /><br />Usually, sites with questionable material are those that contain spyware. When visiting one of these sites spyware is automatically downloaded onto your computer or done so when you authorize the download of a file off the site.<br /><br />Spyware has spread to other sites now, sites that are seemingly secure and legitimate, but still download spyware on your computer. Microsoft has released its solution to spyware, however hackers have found ways around it and viruses to stop its capabilities.<br /><br />Cookies, which are picked up each time you visit nearly any website, are often harmless and cleaned up easily but the information the can track and record can sometimes become a problem. The cookies coming from websites allow some webmasters to pick up data about you, including personal information that could lead to identity theft.<br /><br />The cost of identity theft and fraud is estimated to cost trillions of dollars world wide. Protect yourself from spyware and other threats by using multiple spyware removal and prevention tools.<br /><br />Run both <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware and virus software</span> regularly and keep each updated with the latest defined threats. When keying in personal information online do so only at secure web sites.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Mitch Johnson<br />Mitch Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/ , a site that focuses exclusively on spyware removal software, as well as tips on how to prevent spyware from popping up on your computer. This site articles on has spyware guard, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_guard.htm as well as spyware scanner, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_scanner.htm </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-5514015781181338742009-12-11T14:52:00.000-08:002009-12-11T14:52:00.557-08:00The Spyware Threat: 5 Spyware Removal Tools<span style="font-weight: bold;">Spyware</span> is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing threats on the internet. This is why <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware removal tools</span> have become so popular. Some spyware can be as harmful as viruses and Trojans while others are relatively harmless to your computer. But all spyware programs track and send your internet surfing habits to a remote webmaster.<br /><br />Spyware not only tracks your internet browsing but can affect the performance of your computer as well. If you have noticed that your computer is running slower than usual, you're receiving a lot of pop ups from one particular site, your home page has changed without your permission, or you are receiving a lot of spam mail from companies you haven't visited yet and seem to know what you look for on the internet then you probably have some type of <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware program</span> on your computer.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Webroot Spy Sweeper</span> in a spyware removal tool. This spyware removal tool completely removes and destroys some of the nastiest spyware out there like <span style="font-weight: bold;">Elite Keylogger</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">LOP</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Trojan Backdoor-Haxdoor</span>, and <span style="font-weight: bold;">I Search Desktop</span>. It also blocks installation of new spyware. If you're looking to remove some particularly hard spyware or root kits then you should check this one out.<br /><br />If you're wanting a more name brand spyware removal tool then try the <span style="font-weight: bold;">McAfee Anti Spyware</span>. McAfee Anti Spyware can find and delete any potentially unwanted programs such as keyloggers, browser hijackers, web dialers, and adware. This spyware removal tool also detects and destroys spyware as it tries to launch or install itself on your computer.<br /><br />Another spyware removal tool is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">E Trust Pest Patrol Anti Spyware</span>. This product will scan your PC and remove low level spyware. The E Trust Pest Patrol Anti Spyware also contains bug fixes, meaning it can quarantine and fix some of the bugs on your computer.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Primary Response Safe Connect</span> is another of these spy ware removal tools. This spyware removal tool provides instant detection and removal of spyware without scanning. It also constantly updates to cover new threats automatically. Along with complete removal of all spyware programs it eliminates all traces of the malicious programs and prevents reinstallation.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ashampoo Anti Spyware</span> promises to protect your computer from more than 359,000 security threats. It continually monitors and protects your computer from such threats as spyware, adware and malware. This software is easy to run even though the scanning takes quite awhile.<br /><br />Spyware can be harmful to your computer. Using Spyware removal tools can get rid of any spyware on your computer and stop the instillation of any further spyware programs. Because no spyware catches all of the spyware programs it's best to use more than one spyware removal tool.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Guy Ray<br />Guy Ray is a published web author on various subjects as well as a certified copywriter and webmaster. To learn more about protecting your computer from crippling spyware visit his site at http://www.allonlineshoppingtips.com </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-63094364817176263022009-12-04T13:32:00.000-08:002009-12-04T13:32:00.237-08:00Keeping your Computer Spyware Free for FreeAs the threats of <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware</span> continue to spread the means computer users must take to protect themselves and their computers from spyware infections become more difficult. A legitimate attitude among many computer uses is that the spyware should not have been installed on their computer without permission in the first place, therefore why should internet users be forced to pay for its removal.<br /><br />Although understandable, this way of thinking can cause users' computers to crash while spyware applications steal away with your private information, unless you take thorough action to <span style="font-weight: bold;">remove spyware</span> through free downloadable <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware removal tools</span>.<br /><br />Purchasing <span style="font-weight: bold;">anti-spyware software</span> will provide the surest protection from future spyware invasions, but if the time and effort is put forth using free spyware removal tools, computer users can actively protect their computers on their own.<br /><br />Three of the top free spyware removal tools include <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ad-Aware by Lavasoft</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Spybot Search and Destroy</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hijack This</span>, the latter being the least user friendly. Combining the efforts of several free spyware scan and removal tools and running the updates and scans regularly on each will provide the ultimate defense against spyware infections.<br /><br />Try running the spyware scans once you have rebooted your computer and set it to safe mode. After the scan and removal tasks are complete, restart the computer to test if the spyware tools removed spyware causing any functional problems.<br /><br />When using Hijack This you should have a knowledge of what applications run at start up along with which browser help objects you need according to the software you use. If you are unsure of either, try using the program under the watch of a more technically educated person.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Mitch Johnson<br />Mitch Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/ , a site that focuses exclusively on spyware removal software, as well as tips on how to prevent spyware from popping up on your computer. This site articles on has spyware guard, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_guard.htm as well as spyware scanner, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_scanner.htm </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-88058686194698609752009-11-25T12:24:00.000-08:002009-11-25T12:24:00.353-08:00The Cost of Spyware on your Computer<span style="font-weight: bold;">Spyware</span> is known to be software, or sometimes hardware, that is installed in a computer outside of the user's knowledge so the spyware can gather information about the users and send it back to the spyware controller. Spyware is generally broken into two categories-surveillance spyware and advertising spyware.<br /><br />The surveillance form of spyware includes keyloggers, screen capture devices and Trojans all used by companies, private detectives, law enforcement, intelligence agencies and suspicious spouses, among others.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Advertising spyware</span> are programs installed along with other software downloads due to activex controls. Many users are aware that adware is being installed when the download certain programs.<br /><br />This advertising spyware records information on the user's internet activities, passwords, email addresses, browsing history, buying habits and the computer's hardware and software configuration. They then use the information to target users with product specific advertisements.<br /><br />Advertising spyware uses up a computer's resources making the computer administrator front the costs for running the applications. It also utilizes the computer's bandwidth to connect to the internet and upload information gather by the <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware program</span> and then to send the advertisements to the user. Without making users aware of its presence, advertising spyware can be classified as theft.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Mitch Johnson<br />Mitch Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.1st-in-remove-spyware.com/ , a site that focuses primarily on spyware detection software, as well as tips on how to avoid spyware from popping up on your computer. His articles have also been featured on related spyware sites such as, http://www.best-in-spyware-detection.com/ as well as http://www.best-sypware-removal-reviews.com/ </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-26254215578337740942009-11-19T08:05:00.000-08:002009-11-19T08:05:00.793-08:00Arming Yourself Against SpywareWhile clicking from site to site on the internet you are likely to land yourself on a website that downloads <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware</span> onto your computer system. Even while using familiar or unlikely and secure web site you run the risk of being infected with unwanted spyware.<br /><br />Most commonly, spyware detects and records your internet and computer usage information so advertisers can bombard you with pop ups and email ads they feel are appropriate to your interests. More <span style="font-weight: bold;">malicious spyware applications</span> can identify, record and send to intruders your credit card, bank account and social security information to intruders who use it for identity theft.<br /><br />Computers users often leave themselves vulnerable to spyware infection because they assume their anti-virus software will protect against spyware. Spyware is a computer parasite separate from computer viruses.<br /><br />A virus seeks out computers to destroy their functions while spyware is designed to work along side the computer, all the while recording your private information and sending it out to intruding individuals or sold to companies. Spyware can and does build up on your computer, causing crashes among other malfunctions.<br /><br />Spyware is capable of overtaking your web browser and forcing your to access unwanted sites. The best way to avoid this situation is by using one or more of the many spyware scan and removal tools.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Spybot Search and Destroy</span> has become one of the most used free spyware programs. It works first by scanning your computer for current spyware infections and then safely removing them. Their latest version can protect against spyware while you surf the internet by blocking the sites from downloading unauthorized spyware onto your computer.<br /><br />For additional information and advice on finding and using an <span style="font-weight: bold;">anti-spyware program</span> it may be helpful to visit one of the many message boards or online forums where you can get input from people dealing with similar spyware problems.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Alicia Johnson<br />Alicia Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/ , a site that focuses exclusively on spyware removal software, as well as tips on how to prevent spyware from popping up on your computer. This site articles on has spyware guard, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_guard.htm as well as spyware doctor, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_list365.htm </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-61415926070551098152009-11-17T10:22:00.000-08:002009-11-17T10:22:00.252-08:00Infested with Spyware ? Here are some solutionsWhen conducting business online every computer user, business and personal, is in jeopardy of being infested with <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware</span>. By clicking on insecure sites or pop ups and downloading freeware programs you may be letting in <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware applications</span>.<br /><br />Once in your computer system spyware collects, sends out or sells then uses information about your computer usage and internet habits. Some types of spyware are even capable of logging your credit card, social security and bank account numbers.<br /><br />The many ways spyware is able to download itself onto your computer means users are more at risk of being infected. With some downloads computer users agree to allow spyware to run on their computer by complying with the user agreement.<br /><br />To rid your computer of <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware infections</span> and avoid highly possible future invasions all computer users should have a secure firewall, which will usually alert you when a file is trying to download so you may allow or decline the download.<br /><br />Researching a bit more into spyware will help you find other ways to deal with spyware. Downloading and/or purchasing spyware scan and removal tools can detect and remove current spyware infections.<br /><br />By keeping your spyware tool up-to-date and running scans regularly you lessen the chances of spyware invading your privacy again. Spyware also comes in the form of malicious emails.<br /><br />To reduce spyware threats in that area and decrease the amount of spam you receive by automatically blocking unwanted emails through filtering them past a list of unacceptable or adult words and eliminating an email if it contains the unauthorized dialog.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Mitch Johnson<br />Mitch Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/ , a site that focuses exclusively on spyware removal software, as well as tips on how to prevent spyware from popping up on your computer. This site articles on has spyware guard, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_guard.htm as well as spyware scanner, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_scanner.htm </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-11320391713737036442009-09-11T10:17:00.000-07:002009-09-11T10:17:00.516-07:00Does Your Adware Remover Have Spyware?For everyone who already has <span style="font-weight: bold;">adware protection software</span> running on their computer at this very moment, ask yourself how safe is this software? <span style="font-weight: bold;">Adware</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware</span> one of the biggest pests on the internet is growing out of control.<br /><br />Remember when you used to get spyware and adware on your computer when you went to those particular websites? I think we all know what I'm talking about but never the less you use to get adware and spyware from websites.<br /><br />However times have changed and so have adware. You can now get adware from software and most likely get spyware installed on your computer at the same time. The most common spyware is called <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gator</span>. It infects everyone and it tracks everyone's website surfing habits. There are many forms of gator spyware and some can really stuff you around.<br /><br />If you can get adware and spyware from software, are you really safe with adware remover software? Actually there are some adware and spyware removers that install spyware on your computer without you knowledge.<br /><br />These are the websites that offer you free adware removers free of charge no strings attached no trial versions. My advice, "be very careful when using free adware and spyware removers."<br /><br />So right now if you have adware and spyware remover software you should challenge the software and see if it has spyware in it. One thing you can do is check Google and do a search on the name of the software.<br /><br />For example "spyware remover reviews." You want to find out if this software has won any awards or have any good reviews on it. If there are reviews make sure they come from respected websites like download.com or pc magazines.<br /><br />If you happen to install software that has no reviews or anything about it on the internet there is a chance that it might be one of those software with spyware in it. So first thing you need to do is find yourself respectable software get it, use the free 30 day trial period and scan your computer immediately. If you find that you have spyware installed remove the software you initially installed first and then do the scan again and remove all spyware on you computer.<br /><br />If you don't remove the spyware software you first installed before you remove all spyware on your computer you might still be infected. This is because the cause of software might have come from it so uninstall if first.<br /><br />I hope this has helped you and may you find the best adware and spyware removal software on the net.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >About the Author<br />This Years Top 5 Adware Spyware Removers. Find out how they rate in our side by side comperrison chart and why our number 1 pick deservers to be number 1. All you need to know about adware and spyware is on http://www.adwarecritic.com </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-25684593783103994482009-09-03T10:14:00.000-07:002009-09-03T10:14:00.362-07:00Learning the Ropes to Cleaning SpywareThe widespread unawareness of computer users about <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware</span> has resulted in nearly every computer being infected with the malicious codes unknowingly to users who then experience declines in their computer's performance and a string of pop up ads. Even new computers are infected with spyware unless its system is immediately equipped with some sort of spyware blocker or scanning tool that is run regularly.<br /><br />The most aggressive <span style="font-weight: bold;">anti-virus software</span> cannot guard your computer against spyware, it is necessary to have spyware specific software to rid your system of any of the privacy invasive files.<br /><br />Spyware can be picked up easily through emails and e-cards. By visiting certain sites you also have spyware installed and commonly users allow spyware in by downloading freeware or shareware that installs spyware upon your agreement to the user license. The most common type of spyware is that which causes your computer to slow once many spyware applications have built up and infected several programs.<br /><br />Another result of this type of spyware is annoying pop ups appearing almost non stop. Much more malicious spyware is used by individual intruders or hackers who collect private information such as credit card and social security numbers as well as passwords and bank accounts. They use this information for identity theft and other harmful acts.<br /><br />To get rid of spyware find a trusted and highly effective <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware scan and removal tool</span> and run it regularly. Use more than one tool together so you are sure to catch all the infections. Once you have scanned your computer and fixed the spyware infected files the computer's performance should impress you, demonstrating how harmful even benign spyware can be.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Mitch Johnson<br />Mitch Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/ , a site that focuses exclusively on spyware removal software, as well as tips on how to prevent spyware from popping up on your computer. This site articles on has spyware guard, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_guard.htm as well as spyware scanner, http://www.spyware-removal-made-easy.com/spyware_scanner.htm </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-52081263579930928032009-08-26T10:12:00.000-07:002009-08-26T10:12:00.188-07:00Protective Software for Shareware UsersShareware and freeware users have a solution to the multiple <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware problems</span> they run into with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Paretologic's Xoftspy Spyware Remover</span>.<br /><br />Sources from the company said their product is for anyone who surfs the internet or shares their internet community with others through file sharing with freeware and shareware programs.<br /><br />Spyware invades a user's computer and collects personal and internet usage information to send off to third parties, usually to use for advertising purposes.It is important to nearly any internet user to keep their computer and the information logged in it private.<br /><br />Xoftspy will immediately remove prevalent spyware threats and it scans and reviews all computer files to check for spyware.<br /><br />The majority of computer across the globe are infected with spyware. Spyware results in loss of privacy for the person being intruded upon and it can also lead to dangerous identity and credit card theft situations.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Mitch Johnson<br />Mitch Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.1st-in-spyware.com/ , a site that focuses exclusively on spyware removal software, as well as tips on how to prevent spyware from popping up on your computer. This site articles on has spyware guard, http://www.easy-spyware-killer.info/ as well as spyware scanner, http://www.easy-remove-spyware.info/ </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8899759826641763132.post-91588935601945904762009-08-17T08:10:00.000-07:002009-08-17T08:10:01.040-07:00Identifying and Removing Spyware Bots on your HardriveSimply put, <span style="font-weight: bold;">spyware</span> is programs installed in computers without the user's knowledge to track internet usage and submit advertisements based on the information gathered.<br /><br />Spyware is commonly picked up by downloading and using one of the many freeware or shareware programs. Some forms of spyware get in just by visiting a web site, although this form is usually a small, tracker cookie that can easily be removed by cleaning out all cookies.<br /><br />To counter the threats of spyware users should get a<span style="font-weight: bold;"> spyware removal program</span> such as <span style="font-weight: bold;">SpyCop</span>. SpyCop works by scanning your computer system, searching for spyware and adware from the known definitions of the threats. Once a list of detected infected files is compiled you can select to fix or remove the spyware.<br /><br />SpyCop also give the option of creating back ups of the deleted files in case a good program was accidentally removed and needs restoring. Keep up with the monthly updates and run the scan regularly so you computer will be fully protected.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);font-size:85%;" >By : Mitch Johnson<br />Mitch Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.1st-in-remove-spyware.com/ , a site that focuses primarily on spyware detection software, as well as tips on how to avoid spyware from popping up on your computer. His articles have also been featured on related spyware sites such as, http://www.best-in-spyware-detection.com/ as well as http://www.best-sypware-removal-reviews.com/ </span>Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14642280747079882991noreply@blogger.com0