Spyware are computer applications that collect information about users browsing activity, preferences and interests. The data collected is sent to the creator of the application or third-parties, either directly or after being stored on the computer. There are many different types of spyware operating on the Internet but you can generally group them into two categories: Domestic Spyware and Commercial Spyware. |
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Internet URL loggers & screen recorders
URL loggers track websites and pages visited online; screen recorders can take a small grayscale snapshot image of your screen every time it changes and can store or transmit these without notifying you. |
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Symptoms of Spyware Infection |
If your computer starts behaving strangely or displays any of the symptoms listed below, you may have spyware installed on your computer. - I see pop-up advertisements all the time.
Some spyware will bombard you with pop-up ads that are not related to a particular Web site you're visiting. These ads are often for adult or other Web sites you may find objectionable. If you see pop-up ads as soon as you turn on your computer or when you're not even browsing the Web, you may have spyware or other unwanted software on your computer.
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How to Avoid Spyware Infection |
Always use an antispyware application. Perform on-demand scans regularly to remove spyware that slips through your antispyware protection. Restart your computer after removal of spyware and rescan to make sure no "ticklers", which are designed to reinstall spyware, have resurrected any deleted apps. Activate the real-time blocking abilities of whatever your antispyware application of choice offers. |
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