Reclaim Your PC from the Internet Spies

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455

Summary:
Most Internet users recognize the need of protecting their computers against viruses, as the vast majority of us sooner or later become painfully aware of these nasty little programs when they shut down our PC, spam our mailbox or delete our files.


Keywords:
spyware removal,free spyware, adware removal


Article Body:
Viruses are, however, not the only malicious software 
programs out there. The newest addition to the evil software 
family is the so called Spywares and a good anti-virus 
program or firewall is not enough to safeguard against these 
clever programs.

Spywares are known by many names such as adware, 
trojans, malware, browser hijackers etc. The thing they all 
have in common is that they will transmit your personal 
information to companies and individuals who have an 
interest in knowing about your surfing habits, online 
purchases, credit worthiness, interests, web searchs, chats, 
birth date and even your credit card number. The list goes on 
and on, since Spywares are constructed by promotional 
companies who need to know as much as possible about the 
online consumers to target them effectively. By ewes dropping 
on you online, these companies hope to be more successful 
when sending out promotional materials.

Spyware usually enter your PC by piggybacking on other 
software downloads. Every time you use downloaded or 
otherwise shared files, including Freeware, Shareware or p2p 
sharing programs, you stand the risk of unknowingly infecting 
your computer with Spyware. Even confirmed virus free music 
files, films and computer programs can have Spyware 
stowaways. Once inside your computer, they will hide, monitor 
all your actions and promptly start telling your secrets to 
anyone willing to listen.

Contrary to most viruses the Spywares actually make an effort 
not to be observed. Since they wonĄŻt cause obvious harm 
such as deleting important files or shutting down your 
computer, they can thrive in your PC for years without you 
noticing, sending out massive amounts of information about 
all your online habits.

At a first glance, you might find this annoying but essentially 
harmless. Why not let the companies send me promotional 
material about things I am actually interested in? Spyware is 
however far from harmless, since the infiltration by Spyware 
not only let the companies know about your latest online 
search, but also much more private matters such as credit 
card details, online purchases of medicine and your private e-
mail correspondence with family, friends and business 
partners. There are even examples of how this massive 
gathering of personal information has led to an overall loss of 
privacy and stolen identities. In the computerized world of 
today it is not hard to imagine the amount of damage and 
personal suffering the fraudulent use of a personsĄŻ identity 
can cause.

It is obvious to anyone that we must start combating the 
Spyware programs, but the best way of doing this is not to 
panic and pull the plug on your PC, never go online again and 
keep five feet away from all Freeware. There is a much better 
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