Is There a Spy Lurking Inside Your Computer?

A lot of people are quite unpleasantly surprised at the possibility of a spy being in their computer. This ""spy"" is not just a remote possibility but a sad fact of our modern technical reality. This ""spy"" consists of malicious wares. Spyware, Adware and trojans are all part of this malware (malware = malicious software btw).

There are lots of potential consequences to having malware on your computer. Malware can pose quite a serious threat to you and your system. Spyware for example creeps in and hides in your program files. It stays hidden and takes up quite a lot of space making your computer run slower than normal - this is the first dead giveaway for the presence of malware.

But this is by no means the worst that this spyware can do. Your private information becomes public to the company who created the spyware. The private information we keep on our computer ranges from the websites that we visit to our credit card numbers and bank details. The last thing you want is some random stranger having almost total access to your personal details.

Spyware can create a vicious cycle of damage to your computer. It can prompt pop-up ads to appear by the dozen. These pop-ups aren't innocent and often transfer you to websites loaded with spyware just waiting to attack your computer. It's very,very important to never click on pop-up ads, no matter how tempting or innocent they seem.

But it isn't just the pop-up adverts alone that are a threat to you. Often when you download free software off the internet it is more than likely that spyware will be sent with your new download. This can be true of even the most genuine and authentic looking website. However certain types of websites do remain higher risk such as the porn, free games,warez, music and video download sites. Try to always read the end-user agreement, which most people just totally overlook. When possible just avoid downloading any freeware onto your system full stop.

Unfortunately you could still become a victim of this malware without ever visiting a bad pop-up or website. Sometimes even a brand new computer can come loaded with malware - you can never be too careful.

So how do you protect yourself from this nasty little intruder? All computers should be protected with a spyware removal program. Spyware removal tools will track down any hidden files on your computer and destroy them. It will also warn you of any potential treats, keeping your system safe and running smoothly.

The most important thing to remember is whether you buy or download your spyware removal tool that you obtain it from a trusted source. Research all your different options and check different recommendations. Ask your friends what they're using - word-of-mouth recommendations are the best type of research you can do.