The Internet is a powerful tool that provides everyone online a way to be connected to each other, gather a lot of information, and enjoy convenient services like online shopping and banking. However, many of us Internet users are at constant risk of adware and spyware downloads that make us extremely vulnerable to malicious acts.
We often unknowingly fall prey to adware and spyware downloads as we innocently use the Internet. These adware and spyware downloads can come bundled with some freeware programs we use and sometimes, simply browsing a site puts us at risk. The business of being infected with unwanted adware and spyware downloads can be very serious. Some adware and spyware or malware proliferate the Web to infect our computer systems which give us no control over unsolicited pop-ups as part of targeted market efforts.
On extreme criminal cases, however, spyware called malware is used to take note of keystrokes, scan our computer’s hard drive, and steal important passwords and financial information. The information gathered covertly is used for identity theft, which can cause us major headaches and at least thousands of dollars to clear our names.
These adware and spyware unknowingly infect our computers and most of the time, we don’t even know that they there. However, you can start becoming suspicious of adware and spyware downloaded into your system when you begin to have uncontrolled pop-ups from unsolicited sources. Sometimes, even without the telltale pop-up ads you may notice a suspicious slow down in your computer’s processing without any apparent reason. Your system slows down because this adware and spyware parasitically use up your system’s resources to be able to perform their functions.
The only way you can be sure if your computer system is infected with adware and spyware downloads is by installing an anti-spyware program that will detect and flush out unwanted programs. The proper anti-spyware can also prevent future adware and spyware downloads. You need to choose an anti-spyware program that does both.
Be wary of downloading anti-spyware on the Net because some spyware is disguised and marketed as free anti-spyware.
Because adware and spyware come bundled with your download, these programs will not run independently of the spyware it comes with. This means that if you have a good anti-spyware system installed on your computer, you won’t be able to install the infected program.
Consequently, if an existing program infected with spyware is in your system, your anti-spyware system will attempt to remove the infection. Since most spyware are closely bundled into certain programs, the removal of the spyware may cause the legitimate program it comes with to stop functioning as well.
