Information About Adware Spyware, Malware & Computer Virus

While the   internet now is so invasive touching every aspects of our life, changing the way we communicate, share information, conduct business and even earning an income, it has also become an abode  of constant threats such as virus, adware and spywares. Hence, security is indispensable and an important issue.

Have you come across a situation where you downloaded a file from internet and the next moment the inexplicable occurs in your system? Of course, there is an effect and a cause. The explanation is simple- your computer may be infected by a Virus, Adware or Spyware! This is not only simple but also alarming.

The damages caused by a virus are well known. It causes loss of data and can even lead to shut down of the entire system. Restoring the system to its original state sometimes is as costly as buying a new system itself.

Spywares are used for identity theft. They are used to steal confidential data from user’s computer. They covertly gather information such as passwords, credit card numbers and send them to the programmer. All these happen under covers and many times the user realize these covert operations only when it is too late (a third party would have used user’s credit card number to shop items and the user receives a bill for the same).

Adware programs display unsolicited and uncontrollable pop up ads in computer. Sometimes the ads are totally irrelevant to any site the user has visited. Some adware programs set a trap by displaying the user that the system has been infected by a virus though there may not be really one. The user on clicking it falls prey to the adware which by now would have started another covert operation.

The users are provided with the option of downloading the trial version and using it before he/she actually wants to buy it. Needless to say, the trial versions win the votes and the users goes ahead to buy the full version.

Anti spyware and spyware programs which are available for free download are not less than their paid counterparts. They are as capable as the paid ones. So why don’t we try them? Listed below are such free programs.

Ewido designed by the Grisoft Group that handles spyware and adware as well as other threats such as Trojans, dialers, worms and keylogger. Ewido is now part of the AVG Technologies family of world-class Anti-Virus and Internet Security products.

Spybot Search and Destroy is a popular brand which detects and removes different kinds of spyware from your computer with windows compatibility. It holds the credit of being recommended by both PC Magazine and PCMag.com. 

Adaware is another well known program which is available free for home use. For commercial purposes, small fee has to be paid. 

Now it is left in your hands to choose a paid or free anti spyware and adware program. Be careful when choosing the option of free program. Because some of them are fake and cause a great headache when installed. Selecting the security software after consulting friends and colleagues is desirable.

All in all you are responsible for the steps you take for the security of your computer. Don’t risk loosing your valuable data or money because of lack of PC security. Feel confident that you done everything to protect yourself and enjoy everything the internet has to offer.

Francistbk


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