Latest articles from Virus Protection Articles (http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/) CommonSense CMS 3600 http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/ Spyware are computer programs that exist on your computer's hard drive. They come in a variety of types and flavors. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/things-you-should-know-a259.html Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:17:51 CDT You may have heard the term 'spyware' and people saying that you need to take every precaution to avoid it; plus that it can also be really difficult removing spyware from your computer. Naturally, when you think of spyware, one of the first things that probably enters into your mind is someone invading your privacy - spying on you. In a technological sense, that is exactly what is happening. There has been such a proliferation of spyware recently that it is not something that should be taken lightly or ignored. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/spyware-software-explained-a252.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:27:45 CDT Viruses and spyware is no strange thing to computer users these days. Everyday we need to update our anti-virus and anti-spyware programs to keep our computers protected against these threats. A scan once a week or more is required to reveal any nasty pests, which infiltrated your system without being detected. While it is imperative to have software protecting our computers against these threats, is it just as important to know how these infections occur and where they come from. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/the-top-10-culprits-a251.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:25:39 CDT So, what is spyware? I’ll tell you this much… it’s not something from a James Bond movie. It’s far more sinister than Goldtooth, and far trickier than 007’s projectile pen. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/a-laymans-guide-to-a247.html Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:14:41 CDT A recent survey conducted by the Computer Technology Industry Association has shown that spyware is the top concern amongst IT administrators. The survey included a total of 1070 businesses, which showed that 55% considered spyware to be their biggest threat. Their second concern was a lack of user awareness. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/identity-theft-spyware-a243.html Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:23:00 CST You are not exempt to the threat of spyware and adware programs, if you are a computer user always going online. It can be that there are also other malicious programs and applications that you may unknowingly or mistakenly attached or downloaded into your computer. In order to prevent these malicious programs from getting onto your hard drive, you may need to have an anti-spyware and adware program installed. The anti-spyware program becomes your primary weapon against such unwanted applications, whenever a certain malicious program tries to get its way into your computer. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/the-solution-to-your-a224.html Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:42:10 CST A recent survey conducted by the Computer Technology Industry Association has shown that spyware is the top concern amongst IT administrators. The survey included a total of 1070 businesses, which showed that 55% considered spyware to be their biggest threat. Their second concern was a lack of user awareness. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/identity-theft-spyware-a219.html Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:24:50 CST Unless you're really good with computer security, you need AntiVirus, AntiSpyware, and a reliable Firewall. The casual user will not be able to stop their system from becoming vulnerable. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/its-halloween-spooks-specters-a217.html Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:18:56 CDT Spyware is similar to a Trojan horse in that users unwittingly install the product when they install something else. Spyware can steal your credit card numbers and passwords. Switch your home page, or re-direct your web searches to unwanted sites. Display annoying ads, slow your PC to a crawl, or even control it remotely. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/a-spybot-spybot-a210.html Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:06:01 CDT I know, you have the best AntiVirus, AntiSpyware, Firewall there is. But is it really? How do you know? http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/life-liberty-and-the-a193.html Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:06:52 CDT What if for some senses your computer security fails, or what happens if it's infiltrated by spyware, or if your antivirus software fails? Then you're stumped with no testify, and no way to permit data reposses. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/data-backups-and-spyware-a189.html Mon, 14 May 2007 15:29:34 CDT Spyware is something we cannot escape from if we use the Internet. But if we stay abreast of how some antispyware vendors can take advantage of us with useless products, fake product reviews and advertisements that mislead us on sites we trust, we can make an informed choice in eliminating these hoaxes. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/useless-spyware-products-a179.html Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:15:14 CDT Learn exactly what spyware is and how it's different from the computer viruses you are probably familiar with. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/how-spyware-differs-from-a167.html Mon, 16 Apr 2007 13:20:47 CDT Is your privacy really safe online? Don't believe the developers. Spyware is malicious. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/spyware-protect-your-privacy-a161.html Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:10:31 CST Currently, most people do not understand what adware truly is. Their definition of adware is more likely linked to spyware or malware than anything else. The purpose of this article is to state what adware really is and how to understand it in five steps. http://www.emailantivirus.info/articles/five-steps-to-understanding-a159.html Sun, 25 Feb 2007 13:02:29 CST