Spyware

Heard of the latest scare beyond 'spam' - called 'Spyware' on the Web? What's it all about, and how do you protect yourself?

Spyware is a term for programs placed in someone's computer to secretly gather information about the user and relay it to advertisers or other interested parties. As such, PC users should be concerned about it. How does it get on your PC? Often it's done surreptitiously. For example, when you "Accept" a license agreement for a product you are downloading and installing, you may also be agreeing to let spyware be installed on your PC.

There are tools out there to help you keep yourself and your computer secure from this 'Spyware' so become educated on the topic and know how to protect yourself and your company from predatory hackers and unwanted advertisers.

Anti-Spyware Tools

These tools can detect serious spy activity like keyloggers, activity monitoring software, web site loggers and also common Adware, web bugs, tracking cookies and many other items that are frequently encountered on the web. If you are considering buying an anti-spyware product, be sure to choose a popular title, like Pest Patrol, SpySweeper, or SpySubtract. Shy away from lesser known products.

There are several cases of such products actually installing spyware on your PC, under the disguise of protecting you. Play it safe with a known brand, and you can rest easier on your PC.