3 Top Tips To Avoid Spyware And Adware
2007-11-18
Below are some tips on how you can avoid having spyware installed on your computer without you knowing.
Keep Microsoft Windows Updated
Many users are still not quite sure why it is necessary to download software updates on a regular basis.
Security holes in software products are *regularly* discovered, and must be fixed by the software maker, through updates.
Well, in the case of Microsoft windows (your operating system), it's *vital* that you keep it updated, since most attacks take advantage of security flaws that have been already fixed in the latest updates.
Therefore, it is critical that you download these types of updates in order to combat certain loop holes in their security system.
Be Wary Of Dubious Software
I apologise for this rather vague piece of advice, but essentially the way to avoid trouble is simple:
*Only* install software downloaded from the maker's site, or from official "mirrors", and not from other places (especially peer-to-peer networks).
You might then say "well, what if the maker is dodgy?"
My answer would be: "Sometimes, it is almost impossible to tell if a maker is legitimate or not, and that is part of the risk we take when using the Internet."
Use An Anti-Spyware Software Product
If you want to be 99.9% safe when using the Internet, the best way is to use an anti-spyware software product which will obliterate all of these problems!
You cannot remove spyware problems with anti-virus software, because the software simply won't detect them. I know I keep saying this, but this is crucial to your understanding.
Barnabus (2007-11-19)
Thank you!! and of course don't go to the, "your relative has sent you an e-card" sites!!! I have Spybot, Spyware Doctor, but most importantly Spy Sweeper from MSN... I had McAfee a long time ago, it still tries to send out reports! MSN sweeper blocks it! also a spyware called backweb!! Really happy with the MSN model!!
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