A spyware is a program, which gets installed on your computer without your knowledge. It gathers all your information such as passwords IP address of the computer, software installed on the machine, Operating System used by you. It also records your every move like links visited, keys hit etc., and transmits that collected information over the net to the Hackers. Some Spyware designed to spread themselves to other people via your mailbox. Spyware can harm your system in a number of ways including the following:
- Infecting exposed PCs over dial-up or broadband connections
- Changing your browser home page or search page
- Installing program without your knowledge
- Tracking your online purchase and credit card number
- Helping remote hackers hijack personal information
- Making changes to your computer and causinig your computer to crash
- Downloading programs from internet in background
- Adding internet shortcuts on your favorite folders without your knowledge
- Logging your keystrokes and finds the password for bank account number
- Blocking or deleting programs from your PC
- Causing damage to important files
- Sending emails from your account to your email contacts
- Displaying annoying popup ads
Prevention tips
- You should use a reliable online anti-spy ware which would ensure that your system remains safe when you surf on the net.
- Visit trusted sites only. It reduces the risk of spyware getting onto your machine.
- Using a good email protection tool helps to reduce the spread of spywares.
- If your computer or the Internet connection slows down, scan your system for spyware.
- Remove all the applications that you do not use or are not likely to use in the future.
The spyware applications supported by Ask PC Experts include
. Ad-Aware
. Spybot
. eTrust PestPatrol
Service Features
. Eliminating malware / adware/ spyware from computer
. Eradicating niggling pop-ups & ads
. Finding unwanted startup files that arrest the PC speed
. Schedule automated detection and removal tasks for spywares
