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Is Your Computer Infected With Spyware?
By Amin
Is your running slower than it should be? Do you find that de-fragmentation and extra memory doesn't help? Do you think it could be a virus? What do you do in situations like these? I suppose you'd run your antivirus software. But what happens when the problem still remains even after you've run your antivirus software? In situations like these, many people would turn to technical support. Does this situation sound familiar?
Every day, there are thousands of Internet users who suffer from the same problem. This problem is caused by nasty infectious software called spyware. Over 10% of calls made to technical support relate to spyware problems. According to Microsoft, 50% of all windows based problems are caused by trojans, viruses and spyware. http://www.spywarelive.com has relevant information on combating spyware and its sources.
Adware, Malware, Trojans and Keyloggers all fall under the umbrella name of spyware. Many times these programs are automatically installed on your without intervention. Depending on which program is infecting your computer, many unwanted actions take place. Some of the things which could occur as a result of having spyware on your are:
Settings may change
Your can be monitored remotely
Your can be controlled remotely
Your actions can be recorded
Advertisements can be displayed on your desktop
The most prominent spyware programs are:
Adware: This type of program download all sorts of advertisements to your and displays them whilst you surf the Internet.
Key Loggers: This program records all your movements and actions on your PC and reports directly to the hacker.
Dialers: A dialer is a program which he uses your phone line to dial premium rate numbers.
Browser Hijacker: These programs change your browser settings so your start page and search preferences are redirected elsewhere.
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Obsolete computer hardware, remember this?
Finding a few boxes with obsoleted computer hardware and games brings back memories of a bygone age of computing.Made in China, a security risk?
Recent reports of counterfeit computer hardware from China have once again sparked the discussion on whether this poses a security risk.Global warming, fact or farce?
Global warming and the environment: topics that have been discussed numerous times. Here is another look at what we, as end users, can do.Is the HD-DVD versus Blu-ray format war finally over?
Is HD-DVD fighting a losing battle and will Blu-ray prevail or will HD-DVD's price and backwards compatibility win the consumer over?Will Microsoft keep missing the boat?
Microsoft often pitches itself as the great innovator and its products as innovative, but are they really? Here is a closer look.Environmentally friendly PCs, a new trend for 2008?
Performance per Watt seems to be a key element in modern processor design, upping the power efficiency of the PC. Will this trend continue?Is AMD starting to lose its marbles, again?
A closer look at how AMD works their PR muscle to unsuccessfully try and steer the press and the public opinion in a direction they see fit.How EA games pushed me to pirate Crysis
While Crysis is available in the US, Europe is left to wait with pricing increased by almost double with no apparent benefit or reason.Nvidia GeForce 8800GT, caught in a bit of a crysis?
Nvidia's 8800GT could turn out to be their best selling video card to date, that is if you can find one; here is a look at the current availability.How to kill your PC, quickly
Many causes can be attributed to causing a PC to malfunction, sometimes even going out in a display of fireworks, but what is a common cause?
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