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So many computer users encounter software programs that do not only protect them from computer viruses but also has antispyware features. If you happen to use such an antivirus firewall software solution on your own computer, then you're relatively in good hands against spyware.

What is spyware anyway and how does it work? Well for one thing, James Bond or any movie spy will definitely not appear on the screen of your computer every time you turn your computer on. Spyware is actually commonly found in malicious software that is usually installed in your computer whether with or without your knowledge. It's just like a real spy on an espionage mission. And, like a real spy, this malware (malicious software) collects your personal information right under your nose. You might wonder why your computer is so slow that you can even have a break with what you were doing and take a nap. This dilemma happens, thanks to the spyware.

The spyware tracks not only your personal information but also your Internet activities. It also responsible for decreasing the performance of your operating system, thus you are prone to experiencing hassles when using your computer especially when loading a program. If you think clicking the cancel button when a pop-up window appears will automatically make you spyware-safe, then better think again. Spyware programs are most of the time time being installed by tricking you. For example there is an alert message that appears suddenly and you confidently clicked the cancel button. Little do you know that even by clicking the Cancel button, the spyware may automatically get itself installed on your computer.

There actually different ways that spyware can be installed in your computer. Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and so on that require you to install add-ons to have a better Internet experience may have some spyware element attached when installed to your system. There are some instances that the add-on itself can be spyware just disguising as innocent software.

There are also software installations that have spyware installed as part of their installation procedure. These are sometimes found in free downloadable programs that many people sometimes neglect to take note of. Another way for spyware to be installed and spy on your computer is through pretending to be an anti-spyware. So, despite your efforts to be spyware-free, you are still being spied on' because the antispyware does not detect the malware.

There are actual ways on how to prevent you from installing malicious software. Instead of clicking the Cancel' or No thanks' button every time there's a pop-up window, just click the X' button usually found at the upper right portion of the window. Disabling the Active-X features on the browser is also advisable, since many malware applications use this code to infect your system. Make sure that the installed antispyware or antivirus firewall software program on your computer is reliable, and don't download any suspicious software from the Net.

How Does Spyware Spy?

By: John Roy Foley




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