|
|
|
Choosing a Tape Drive
Tape drives remain the leading technology used by organizations for backup and archiving. However, the plethora of tape drives on the market can make choosing the appropriate tape drive a confusing task. How do you select a tape drive that satisfies...
The Essentials of Wireless Security
With wireless networks proliferating it is becoming more important than ever that sufficient security measures are put in place. And yet many people, especially those new to the technology or computers in general, are just not aware of the dangers...
Using Firewire to Capture Video to Your Computer
Learn how to use a Firewire card to capture video from a digital video camera to your computer.
To get video into your computer using a direct-firewire connection, you need the following items:
1. Digital Video Camera The camera is the...
Why Is The Malicious Software Removal Tool Needed..?
It has been estimated that only one third of home users have an up to date anti virus product installed on their PC's. The many home users without an up to date anti virus program installed, are helping in the spreading of today's viruses, Trojans...
You Don't Have To Be Rich To Be A PC Gamer
You Don't Have To Be Rich To Be A PC Gamer! There is a common misconception that you have to take out a second mortgage on your house if you want to get a computer that will run all of the latest and greatest games. I don't know who started the...
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Countering the Spread of Spyware on your Computer.
Spyware has boomed into the top internet threat in no time and it continues to affect more computer users each day. Spyware is best described as a rogue application that latches to your system so it can record personal information and monitor internet usage. As spyware has grown it has become much easier to be infected with it.
In some instance computer can be infected with spyware just by visiting the wrong web site. Most spyware is installed without the user’s knowledge.
The most serious form of spyware comes as keyloggers which record each keystroke made on an infected computer. Each account number, password, email address, chat or email message or social security number you key into your computer is being duplicated and sent back to the intruder. Keyloggers are often responsible for identity theft and its spread.
Adware is thought to be a form of spyware because it still records and submits to intruders your personal and computer usage information. The information adware gathers about a person is used by companies to target you with advertisement they have dubbed appropriate for your interests. Spyware in the form of adware and other less harmful spyware usually finds its way into your computer by being bundled in with freeware and shareware downloads. To avoid spyware and adware you must proceed
with caution when considering a
freeware download.
Computers can be infected by visiting the wrong web sites because at insecure sites, hackers are able to take advantage of security vulnerabilities through the browser. This happens most often through Internet Explorer, however Microsoft tries to release patches to these security vulnerabilities once they have been found but users are still at risk until then. Users
also remain at risk because once the patch is released they either do not know about the vulnerability or about the fix.
Law makers are striving to find regulations for these spyware privacy invasions but until then users must protect themselves.
To secure your computer now you can download several free and purchasable programs that will scan and remove spyware
infections. Many of the new versions of spyware tools also offer “always on” protection that blocks spyware from downloading while you surf the internet.
About the Author
Mitch Johnson is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for http://www.1st-in-remove-spyware.com/ , a site that focuses primarily on spyware detection software, as well as tips on how to avoid spyware from popping up on your computer. His articles have also been featured on related spyware sites such as,
http://www.best-in-spyware-detection.com/ as well as http://www.best-sypware-removal-reviews.com/
|
|
|
|
|
|