Detection

• You may have Spy SideStep if your computer is running slower than usual or emails you didn't write are getting sent out from your mailbox. Spy SideStep can pass on the URL of your browsing and search inquiries, so it's highly recommended that you remove it as soon as possible. Failure to do so can result in an excess of spam or identity theft.
  
  

Acquisition

• Spy SideStep can be attached to free software, such as a game or application that you've downloaded. This is a common practice, as companies need to make up for the cost of producing their software. Your security settings and system may not have been as protected as they needed to be, which allowed Spy SideStep to infiltrate your system.
  
  

Removal

• In order to remove this program for your system, you have to remove all the files, folders, registry keys and values from your hard drive that relate to SideStep. There are instructions and programs available online that can help you rid your system of this program.