Anti-Spyware Tips

How Spyware Win, You Lose

One way that spyware companies make money is through installing hidden programs that "watch" your Internet browsing history. Once installed, hidden spyware will launch enormous amount of pop-ups every time you open the Internet, your email or instant messaging program.

Unlike the past, where pop-ups were shown by websites, these pop-ups are more often the result of spyware companies. Because there's no regulation or consideration for the user, you get harassed with massive amounts of these pop-ups! But the real cost you pay is the way this affects your PC - pop-ups drastically slow it down and in some cases can even render it unusable.

Worse yet, spyware intruders can:

• Max out your credit cards using stolen information
• Steal your identity by accessing your Social Security Number
• Send emails without your permission
• Track every website your visit
• Feed your PC malicious downloads and potentially seize control of your computer