subject: Doing Away With Spyware and adware [print this page] Doing Away With Spyware and adware Doing Away With Spyware and adware
Though there are some inventions that their creators regret having ever develop them, such as the atomic bomb because of its destructive nature, the computer can't fall under this category. It has made our lives a whole lot easier, with regard to the discharge of duties specially those that are work related, as well as for other purposes including entertainment and communication.
Despite these advantages of the computer, there are people out there who aim to torment others using this great device, by use of such things as spyware. Spyware refers to software that is used to monitor one's activity on the computer, and the internet, and this is usually without the knowledge of the user. It could be particularly be dangerous if you are relaying some sensitive information over the web for example, as you could become a victim of identity theft, and this could result in your finances being affected, or even your friends being sent wrong messages with an aim to hurt you. This thus means that it has to be dealt with.
The first thing that you should do should you realize that you r computer has some spyware on it is to totally disconnect yourself from any network, or the internet, so as to limit on the damage that could be done. Get your computer scanned with anti-spyware software, which usually come together with anti-virus programs, though they are not one and the same type of thing as is commonly believed. The scan would enable the threats that are available on the computer to be dealt with accordingly. The anti-spyware software would inform you of the status of the computer after the scan, and then ask you for a course of action to be taken next.
Even with the anti-spyware software, there are some precautions you should take so as to ensure that you are getting the protection that you need. Ensure that the anti-spyware program that you go for is credible, or from a reliable developer, as there are also some individuals who scam others in this area. So as to know which programs are the best, go and check on online reviews, and then decide which one to buy, though there are some good ones that are available for free on the net. Also ensure that the software gets updated regularly as there always new tricks that the malicious people employ as time goes by.
