SPYWARE PROTECTION
Spyware is programs that have
the ability to scan systems or monitor activity and relay
information to other computers or locations on the Internet.
Spyware can gather such information as passwords, log-in details,
account numbers, individual files or other personal information or
documents.
Here are some ways to protect
yourself against getting infected with spyware programs:
- Have up to date Virus
software. Having
virus scanning software is not enough. You need to make sure it
is updating on an almost daily basis. Virus scanning companies
provide updates almost everyday. If you installed it more than
a year ago and have not renewed your subscription, it is most
likely not updating.
- Run malware detection
programs. Microsoft
has a free program called Windows Defender. This can be
downloaded from their website.
www.microsoft.com. A
company called Lavasoft makes a good one called Adaware.
www.lavasoft.de
- Do not install any free software
unless you know where it came from.
Many of the free programs you find on the Internet install the
ability for adware and spyware to be automatically installed on
your computer. Some well known programs like Precision Time and
Date Manager do this. A good rule of thumb is that if it is
free there are strings attached. The company who wrote it
has to make its money somehow.
- Have proper security
installed on you computer and your network.
Have up to date virus scanning software and malware checking
software. Make sure Windows updates are installed by going to
windowsupdate.microsoft.com and to
office.microsoft.com
to update you office products.
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