Security: Countering Privacy Invasions of Spyware
Spyware spread quickly across the internet world forcing users to become aware of the prevalent threats facing their privacy while surfing the internet. A PC will begin to run slower, have difficulty accessing the internet, have a reduced bandwidth, show unwanted pop ups and or alter the start page. A spyware infection means your personal information is being exposed to individuals or companies without your knowledge or approval. Spyware collects information on you internet and computer usage habits as well as more serious information including personal identification and credit card numbers. Many spyware applications can run silently, leaving you in the dark about the information being released from your computer. Even without symptoms users must beware of spyware infections. By downloading from freeware programs, such as free music file sharing or game programs, then your computer most likely has spyware. Downloading ring tones, scr...