It is an unfortunate fact, but the internet is littered with spyware.
Every second website, file or email may have spyware.
It is a blanket term used to describe a wide variety of viruses, trojans, etc.
that are used to show advertisements or track your personal browsing history and even steal your personal information.
Thus, it becomes very important to protect yourself from this threat by using appropriate anti-spyware software and adopting safe browsing habits.
One of the most common ways to spread spyware is through emails.
While most modern email services like GMail do a good job of filtering suspicious emails, a few might still creep in to your inbox.
If you get a suspicious sounding, unsolicited email from someone you don't know, be very careful about opening it.
Never, ever click on a download link from any such email.
Do the appropriate thing with such emails and send them to the trash can.
Avoid downloading files from warez, torrent, or P2P sites/software.
Torrents are usually a hotbed of trojans and viruses and cookies that can be used to track your personal information and even steal it.
Whenever possible, download stuff only from a reputed website like Download.
com.
A lot of people get their music from P2P software like Limewire.
Not only is this illegal, it also exposes your computer to various security threats.
Therefore, use legitimate and safer download options such as iTunes.
You'll support the recording industry, and also keep your computer safe.
When browsing online, be very careful which links you click.
Avoid clicking on unknown links that point to suspicious websites.
If you're on Twitter, never click on a cloaked link (like the ones from Bit.
ly or TinyURL) from an unknown person - it could be a trojan, virus, or unwanted cookie.
Practise the same caution when clicking on unknown links on forums.
Finally, make sure that you keep your browser up to date.
Use a modern browser like Firefox 3 or Google Chrome instead of Internet Explorer 6 or 7.
Also install a good anti-spyware software and update it regularly.
Get an anti-virus software if you don't have one already.
The important thing is to practise safe browsing habits - don't download suspicious files, don't click on unknown links, and don't open spammy emails.
Every second website, file or email may have spyware.
It is a blanket term used to describe a wide variety of viruses, trojans, etc.
that are used to show advertisements or track your personal browsing history and even steal your personal information.
Thus, it becomes very important to protect yourself from this threat by using appropriate anti-spyware software and adopting safe browsing habits.
One of the most common ways to spread spyware is through emails.
While most modern email services like GMail do a good job of filtering suspicious emails, a few might still creep in to your inbox.
If you get a suspicious sounding, unsolicited email from someone you don't know, be very careful about opening it.
Never, ever click on a download link from any such email.
Do the appropriate thing with such emails and send them to the trash can.
Avoid downloading files from warez, torrent, or P2P sites/software.
Torrents are usually a hotbed of trojans and viruses and cookies that can be used to track your personal information and even steal it.
Whenever possible, download stuff only from a reputed website like Download.
com.
A lot of people get their music from P2P software like Limewire.
Not only is this illegal, it also exposes your computer to various security threats.
Therefore, use legitimate and safer download options such as iTunes.
You'll support the recording industry, and also keep your computer safe.
When browsing online, be very careful which links you click.
Avoid clicking on unknown links that point to suspicious websites.
If you're on Twitter, never click on a cloaked link (like the ones from Bit.
ly or TinyURL) from an unknown person - it could be a trojan, virus, or unwanted cookie.
Practise the same caution when clicking on unknown links on forums.
Finally, make sure that you keep your browser up to date.
Use a modern browser like Firefox 3 or Google Chrome instead of Internet Explorer 6 or 7.
Also install a good anti-spyware software and update it regularly.
Get an anti-virus software if you don't have one already.
The important thing is to practise safe browsing habits - don't download suspicious files, don't click on unknown links, and don't open spammy emails.