Work Of The Day : Adware, Spyware - It's Everywhere

SPYWARE, ADWARE are softwares that takes control of your computer, without you knowing it. It's like having an intruder inside your house or a spy in your computer that you actually invited in there without you knowing it.

ADWARE is downloaded in exchange for free software or other offers.
SPYWARE is downloaded without your consent or awareness.

What SPYWARE Do To Your Computer ?

• It bombard you with nuisance advertising that you don't want to see.
• Change your computer behaviour in ways you wouldn't want.
• Collecting personal information about you or your family.
• Slow down or crash your computer.

How Did It Get There ?

Unintentional or accidental downloading of software while you were surfing. For example : downloading of a toolbar that shows a weather forecast. It seems harmless but it came with spyware.

What Can You Do ?

• Only download from sites you trust.
• Read privacy statements and license agreements before you download anything. If you don't understand, don't download.
• If you can click a pop-up window, never click on OK, AGREE or CANCEL button. They are trying to trick you. Only click on the red "x" in the corner.

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