Anti-Spyware Survival Guide
What is Anti-Spyware Software?

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Anti-spyware software aids in the removal of spyware from your personal computer. Spyware is the term given to tiny programs or software that “spies on” or sends information back to the owner of the spyware about your web browsing habits, usually for marketing purposes. Spyware is transported through another program such as freeware found in such software as Kazaa, which allows you to share all types of files between users all over the world. It has spyware built into it to track your surfing habits.

What is the justification for spyware by their suppliers? Well, many publishers feel that since they are giving away “free” software, they deserve to make money off of you by violating your privacy and tracking your surfing habits in order to marketing companies. Their reasoning is valid in that they should be compensated in some way for providing a great piece of software for free, but the problem is that they don’t tell the user (you) up front about the spyware. They usually hide it in the privacy policy or user agreement, which the majority of surfers don’t read, and to make matters worse, furthermore making it incomprehensible by writing it in legal terms that the lay person doesn’t understand.

Spyware has taken a more despicable turn by being installed without the user receiving any free software. What am I talking about? Spyware such as Comet Cursor, lop, IST.ISTbar Browser Modifier, and others are installed automatically via popup windows or by just going to a site.

So, now that you understand what spyware is, it is time for you to take action and get rid of those nasty little programs that slow your system and give away your information. Programs such as McAfee AntiSpyware are one of many great programs on the market to aid you in this battle. There are also a number of free programs available but are not as powerful as those you actually pay for…”GO FIGURE!”

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