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Your Computer Is Infected with Spyware?

Category: Anti Spyware Malware
Published: 12/08/2006, 11:58  
Editor: Security Software Zone
 
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Do you find that defragmentation and a lot of memory doesn't help? Do you think it could be a virus program? What do you do in situations like these? I suppose you'd run your antivirus program. But what happens when the problem still remains even after you've run your antivirus software? In this situations , many users would turn to technical support.

Every day, there are hundred or thousands of web users who suffer from the same problem. This problem is maded by infectious software called spyware. Over 10% of calls made to technical support relate to spyware problems.
Adware, Malware, Trojans, and Keyloggers all fall under the  name of spyware. Many times these "codes" are automatically installed on your computer without intervention. Depending on which program is infecting your computer, many unwanted actions take place. Some of the things which could occur as a result of having spyware on your computer are: Settings may change Your computer can be monitored remotely Your computer can be controlled remotely Your actions can be recorded Advertisements can be displayed on your desktop.

The most used spyware programs are:

1.Adware: This type of program download all sorts of advertisements to your computer and displays them whilst you surf the web.
2.Key Loggers: This program records all your  actions on your computer and reports directly to the creator.
3.Dialers: A dialer is a "software" which he uses your phone line to dial premium rate numbers.
4.Browser Hijacker: These programs change your internet browser settings so your start page and search preferences are redirected elsewhere.

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