It is created to get information about computer users and their surfing behavior usually without their knowledge or accept. Spyware is potentially more harmful than Adware because it can record your keystrokes, history, passwords, credit card number and other confidential and private information. Besides spyware and adware, computers can also be attached with my other internet parasites such as Winfixer 2005, viruses, trojans, dialers, etc.

Spyware and adware are installed most easily on the computers. Many spyware programs often enter computers hidden in programs such as freeware, shareware or demos. Some software like Winfixer 2005 will often load on boot up, take up your computer memory, cause a computer to display system errors, spawn multiple pop-up windows and even shut down or restart itself.

Why is it very important to detect and remove spyware, spam, adware and other internet parasites?

- Loss of privacy

- Reduced and slow PC performance

- Annoying pop-ups that do not go away.

- A computer's homepage can be changed.


How to protect your computer against spyware:

1. Download and install a spyware software remover. Every day you should check for updates to install for the scanner. This will help protect you against the latest threats.

2. Use a firewall software and an Anti-virus program. Many people have a direct connection the Internet and do not setup, install and run a firewall. This can  be very dangerous. Firewalls should be running to protect against many potential problems including hackers and spyware and other threats

3. Be careful about installing freeware software and downloading music online. Some spyware programs display messages asking for your permission to install the application. Read their agreements carefully as well.

4. Be careful as to what sites you visit...sometimes spyware and adware can be installed on a computer simply by visiting a website.

5. Use The Mozilla Firefox browser as it is less vulnerable to spyware and adware than Internet Explorer.