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Spyware Introduction
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Searching on the internet to learn more about spyware or anti-spyware programs is quite overwhelming. So I have outlined the best information based on its simplicity yet thoroughness of explanation.
To start, lets tackle the idea that all spyware is completey bad. This idea is false. The truth is that spyware really falls into 2 major categeories - traditional spyware or (bad) self installing software which slowly takes over your pc and replicates the old days of the world wide wait when dialing into the internet. And surveillance software that is intentionally installed on a computer to "spy" on its users. This type of software is usually installed by the computers owner or someone who is in the physical location of the pc.
With the production of traditional spyware or (bad) self installing software came the long awaited production of anti-spyware programs which helps identify, explain and remove the most widely known spyware found on your computer.
I say "most" because not all spyware can be identified, explained and removed nor is there one name brand spyware removal product that can perform these tasks. This is because new spyware is being created everyday and it is just plain impossible to stay on top of it all.
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What is surveillance spyware?
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Surveillance spyware is intentionally installed on a computer to "spy" on its users. This type of software is usually installed by the computers owner or someone who is in the physical location of the pc. The information that is obtained ranges anywhere from your web browsing habbits to your chat room conversations and emails.
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What is spyware?
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Spyware is a software program which is sometimes packaged with free programs that you download from the internet. Spyware does a number of different things ranging from removing information from your computer without your consent to monitoring your web browsing habbits to serve you targeted product ads.
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What other words are used to describe spyware?
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Spyware is sometimes referred to as the following:
Adware - Software which tracks what you do online in order to send you targeted advertising.
Malware - A similar name for software which tracks what you do online in order to send you targeted advertising.
Scumware - Another similar name for software which tracks what you do online in order to send you targeted advertising.
Pestware - Yet another similar name for software which tracks what you do online in order to send you targeted advertising.
Trojan - A program that portrays itself as one thing and secretly installs viruses and/or spyware on your pc when you accept the installation.
Web Bug - ActiveX controls or cookies that track your web browsing habbits and report back to advertising agencies.
Keylogger - An invisible keystroke recorder that can monitor online activity or backup word processing.
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What spyware removal programs do you recommend?
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Each product below has been chosen based on its' ease of use, effectiveness and ability to identify, explain and remove spyware.
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PCGOTOGUY "Recommended" Spyware Removal Programs
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What other spyware removal resources do you recommend?
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The following list of spyware software related websites is categorized by its thoroughness and ease of use.
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PCGOTOGUY Spyware Removal Software Directory
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Spyware Removal Software
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Spyware Surveillance Software
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How is spyware related to identity theft.
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When a certain type of spyware is installed on your pc it can record any character you type and report that information back to the original source. This particular type of spyware is known as a keylogger.
Say for instance you go to your online bank website and type your creditcard number and pin to gain access to your account. Within minutes this vital account information can be saved and automatically sent to the person who programmed the keylogger.
This same scenario can happen at any time concerning any of your personal information. Say your at the DMV website renewing your license or registration and they ask you to enter all your personal information such as name, address, phone, social security number and date of birth.
This is just one of the many reasons to install and run spyware removal software on your computer regularly.
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