Spyware Adware Malware-A Real Problem

Most computer users have heard about adware, malware, and spyware. However, many are not sure how these can affect their computers, and here is where the problem lies. If your home is being threatened by potential thieves, would you not do all you can to protect your property and your family?

In a very similar way your computer is vulnerable because of the growing number of victims of identity theft and botnet. These threats can also cause your system to crash, and that can cost a pretty penny.

Spyware has the distinct advantage of being able to worm its way into your PC through downloads, emails, or internet surfing. Once inside your computer, it can track down your computer use, internet activities, disrupt your PC use with pop-ups, and steal personal and financial information like your credit card numbers.

With botnet a computer spyware program, it can turn your PC into part of its network which sends out spam without you knowing it and so you end up infecting and spamming your relatives, business associates and friends, without even knowing it.

You need to beef up your security, and one of the best ways to do it is with an anti-spyware that will not just protect you once, but continuously through automatic updates and scans.