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Spyware

There are various forms of this computer nasty that can affect your computer - some common terms used to describe it are adware, malware, spyware, parasiteware, page hijackers and diallers. These are a new breed of attack that can affect your computer and work very differently to a virus - they can attack your computer just by browsing the Internet!!, as such they are very rarely picked up by virus scanners. They can do various things to your computer like changeing your Internet homepage, bombarding you with pop-ups while browsing the Internet , track your movements around the Internet, even change the telephone number your computer uses to dial into the Internet. Some of these are very nasty and almost appear to take over control of your computer and show what they want while browsing the Internet, but don't worry there are programs that can help keep your computer safe from these.

In order to keep your computer safe and secure from these new threats there are various pieces of software you can put onto your computer. You will find below a list of software we recommend to use, best of all they are all completly FREE OF CHARGE to use. We regularly use all of these programs on our computers and they are highly regarded in the computer world.

The most important thing to remember as with virus scanners is that they are only effective if you keep them up to date and use them regularly to scan your computer for possible problems.

Spyware Blaster

This is a very powerful program that helps stop spyware and other nasty things actually getting onto your computer in the first place. Once setup it provides you with a constant high level of protection while browsing the Internet.

To download and find out more about Spyware Blaster CLICK HERE

Ad-Aware

Ad-aware is scanner that needs to be used regularly to thoroughly check your computer for any problems and then automatically fix these for you.

To download and find out more about Ad-Aware CLICK HERE

When visiting the Ad-aware website you will see numerous versions of Ad-aware, make sure you choose the FREE version.

Spybot Search & Destroy

Spybot is another scanner very similar to Ad-aware and as such needs to be used regularly to check your computer. We recommend using BOTH Ad-aware and Spybot on you computer to provide you with the best protection.

To download and find out more about Spybot CLICK HERE

Important

All of the above programs will only keep your computer running safely and securely if you USE THEM and keep them UPDATED REGULARLY.