Free Spyware Software

So you’ve got the best virus protection software, you’re running the very latest virus definition files, and you keep your computer bang up to date with the latest security updates and patches. You’ve got a fantastic Firewall that filters out any dodgy stuff that’s trying to infiltrate your system, and you’re extremely security conscious with respect to logon names and passwords. In a nut shell, you’re computer is impenetrable…Right?

WRONG!

Ever heard of Spyware? Yes, of course you have. Then you must regularly scan your computer for possible infection? No, then listen up my friend perhaps you should

In case you’ve been living on another planet for the last few years you wouldn’t of heard of the name Spyware. As the name suggests it’s a program that spies on what you’re doing. To be more precise, Spyware is a piece of software that when installed will monitor your online activities, and report this information back to a third party.

The trouble is Spyware manufactures furtively attach these parasites within other programs you download. So, when you happily go about installing this software onto your computer you’re also inadvertently installing the Spyware program too. Free software and perhaps trial programs are the main culprits, although there are many different forms of Spyware and they can happily coexist with most computer programs.

In fact some advertisers have been using Spyware for quite a while as a marketing aid. Hands up all those people who actually read the license agreement provided when you install them? Not many I bet. Well, unless you do take the time to read every word you may just be giving your consent to allowing a basic type of Spyware to be installed on your computer. Although this generally won’t cause you any real problems, it’s still not pleasant knowing somebody could be spying on your browsing habits.

However, far worse is the type of Spyware that doesn’t give you any warnings. These programs are created for one sole purpose, and that’s to try and gain information fro m your computer that you would prefer remain strictly confidential. Personal data like login names, passwords, bank details and credit card transactions are targets and for obvious reasons.

So what can be done to prevent Spyware, or how do we remove it from our computers if we’re already infected? Well, in terms of preventing Spyware, try limiting the amount of software you download and be cautious as to which Websites you visit. You will also need to regularly use a Spyware utility program to check and remove any Spyware that is found. Consider placing this as high a priority as running your virus software. By following this you will be doing all you can to make sure your system is never compromised and your data safe from prying eyes.

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Fortunately, there are generous individuals and organizations who have the facilities to review the work of the Anti-spyware developers and make the results available for all of us everyday users of the Internet.

The challenge for us is to know where to go for these results and recommendations, and to know which of the anti-spyware and anti-virus programs to use on our computers.

There are many web masters, newsletter, and Blog publishers who constantly monitor the results published by the anti-spyware reviewers. Most of them pass these information alerts on to their readers and subscribers, often offering suggestions and advice based on their own personal experiences and expertise.

A real benefit for us is that most of the top rated anti-spyware and anti-virus programs are free, or available in Trial or Demo versions.

All we need do is find out where to get them. But first, we need to find the reviewers who post the alerts.

If subscribing to newsletters and Blogs isn’t your usual surfing activity, you can do a search for security alert newsletters or security alert blogs. For example, do a Yahoo search for “security alert newsletter” (use the quotation marks to get the most appropriate search results). Do the same for a Yahoo or Google search on “security alert blog”. (Blogs are web logs).

Investigate the first and second pages of the search results and select three or four of the listings as a starting point. Many newsletters are published on a monthly schedule and may not contain the most current information. Some are published weekly. They may be better choices.

Blogs are usually much more current since Blog authors often post their information every couple of days - some even on a daily basis.

Blogs are riding a major wave of popularity. For the serious searchers of current information, this is a great benefit. There aren’t as many Blog sites as web sites yet, so it’s often much easier to find the information you’re looking for.

Many Blog authors make their publications available for RSS (Real Simple Syndication) readers. If you have added a RSS reader to your browser, you can get up-to-the-minute alerts presented to you automatically. You don’t need to go looking for them.

Many updated browsers, like Netscape 8 and Firefox include this feature as part of their package. Expect the newest Internet Explorer to have a RSS Reader, too.

Don’t be overwhelmed by all of the information you get. After doing these searches and reviews once or twice, it will be a simple task to select what you need to keep yourself current.

For starters, it is generally accepted practice to select and use at least two anti-spyware programs. Choose from among the two or three that receive the highest recommendations and ratings from the newsletter and Blog authors. Be especially watchful for and select one of those programs that provides ‘Real Time’ monitoring. (Which means that they monitor and catch any incoming bugs that may try to infect your machine while you are online).

Downloading instructions are nearly always present with the reviews. If not, you’ll find sites like c|net.com to be a good source for download links.

Just don’t forget to check for and update your security software. The spyware writers won’t give you a break if you do.

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