Lots of individuals think of spyware 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.
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.
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.
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.
Spyware 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.
By: Patrick Daniels
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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.
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Computer Spyware Detection
How do you know if you have a spyware infestation? Do you know what actions to take once your laptop or PC is infected with spyware, ad-ware or viruses?
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.
What is Spyware and What Does it Do?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anyway, I eventually removed my infestation but not until after several days of trying different Spyware/Ad-ware removal programs. However, for now, let's focus on how you can spot the sure signs that your system may be the victim of an unwanted spyware infestation.
7 Signs of Spyware Infestation
1.- You're observing inexplicable slowdowns and crashes, especially when searching the Internet or running a security or anti-virus program
2.- Your Internet web browser opens to an unknown homepage, returns unanticipated search results, or directs you to an unsolicited website
3.- You find that your mouse, keyboard, monitor, or CD/DVD drive is unresponsive or acting unpredictably
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
5.- Your security or anti-virus programs are not functioning, and/or you cannot visit security-related web sites (eg. www.symantec.com)
6.- A program or application that you've tried to uninstall reappears when you reboot your computer
7.- Your PC seems to "have a mind of its own" and is difficult or impossible to control.
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.
By: Steve Bralovich
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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
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.
What is Spyware and What Does it Do?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anyway, I eventually removed my infestation but not until after several days of trying different Spyware/Ad-ware removal programs. However, for now, let's focus on how you can spot the sure signs that your system may be the victim of an unwanted spyware infestation.
7 Signs of Spyware Infestation
1.- You're observing inexplicable slowdowns and crashes, especially when searching the Internet or running a security or anti-virus program
2.- Your Internet web browser opens to an unknown homepage, returns unanticipated search results, or directs you to an unsolicited website
3.- You find that your mouse, keyboard, monitor, or CD/DVD drive is unresponsive or acting unpredictably
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
5.- Your security or anti-virus programs are not functioning, and/or you cannot visit security-related web sites (eg. www.symantec.com)
6.- A program or application that you've tried to uninstall reappears when you reboot your computer
7.- Your PC seems to "have a mind of its own" and is difficult or impossible to control.
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.
By: Steve Bralovich
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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
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