Saturday, May 2, 2009

What Is Spyware? | Computer Anti Spyware Software(1)

Spyware is a general term used for software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without obtaining your consent. You might have spyware or other unwanted software on your computer if:
· You see pop-up advertisements even when you're not on the Web.
· Your Web browser home page (the page your browser first opens to) or your browser search settings have changed without your knowledge.
· You notice a new toolbar in your browser that you didn't want, and you find it difficult to get rid of.
· Your computer takes longer than usual to complete certain tasks.
· You experience a sudden rise in computer crashes
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