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 Any type of software that's not done at the consent of the consumer, that doesn't make it clear to the consumer what it's doing, it monitors behavior, or potentially shows ads that are not branded, where the consumer doesn't know what they have, where the consumer can't uninstall, that would be Spyware. Consumers have downloaded free versions of the two most widely-used anti-Spyware programs over 45 million times. 80 percent of users are not aware it is running on their computers. And many Internet Service Providers have begun to offer Spyware detection capabilities to address customer concerns about spyware. Spyware collects and then misuses personally identifiable consumer information. Spyware exposes consumers and businesses to security risks. Spyware causes slow performance, inability to access the Internet, extra icons and pop up ads, Internet or system freezes and crashes, and so on. It can also capture a computer and use it to send out spam. Spyware can cause browser hijacking, things like resetting your Home Page, and adding applications that show pop-up advertising that do not identify themselves, with no idea where it's coming from, no ability to control what's on your computer. And it can be difficult for consumers to uninstall Spyware. Is it worth it, paying someone to come out to your house and spend $85 or more to clean spyware off your machine? Or even worse, instead of cleaning this thing up, buying a whole new computer system (that could still get infected later on). If you, or someone using your PC, have downloaded Internet files such as music, games, screensavers, pictures or movies, then adware and spyware programs have been added to your computer's hard drive without your direct knowledge. This "drive-by download" technique is rapidly growing - get your protection today. Antivirus Software alone DOES NOT STOP SPYWARE! You need software that also removes spyware. |
