SPYWARE!! a hidden
spy,Just kick it out
Are u afraid of spyware?if no, then you
should be, if yes,then how to remove it, exactly what it is , what does it
effects and so many questions comes to your mind,so please just chill,for a
normal user, who are not from the technical background its just like a under
cover enemy hidden at your home.They spy to your resources, use them,
manipulate them, and can even destroy them. Now what you will do,a big question
mark? Don't be stress, just kick it out, a great kick on its ass, but how? go
on reading, you will find your solution!!
What is spyware
technically?
It is a type of malicious software installed
on computers that collects information about users without their
knowledge.There presence is typically hidden from the user and can be difficult
to detect it,for example key loggers.
SPYWARE= MALWARE
Malware will log your keystrokes, steal your
passwords, observe your browsing choices, spawn pop-up windows, send you
targeted email, redirect your web browser to phishing pages, report your
personal information to distant servers, and serve up pornography.
But i will make you remind that all these
activities are done without your permission, in a spy way.
The spyware problem, however, has now grown
into dozens of other malicious formats, including sneak ware, ad ware, key loggers browser hijackers, porn servers, trojans and worms.So to increase
the performanceof computer, it is necessary to remove the spywares from the computer.
Where does spyware
comes from?
Spyware mainly comes from the internet, when
you are asked to install a particular program ,they find their way to your
computer system.Usually,they piggyback on innocent-looking web page components
and otherwise-benign software such as game demos, MP3 players, search toolbar
software, free subscriptions, and other things you download from the web.
When ever we accept an "end user license
agreement (EULA)", without properly reading it,they finds their way and we
install malware out of sheer ignorance.
How to check spyware is present or not?
- Click
on Start and Type Ms-config and Press Enter.
- Click
on the Start up tab and look for any suspicious files.
- You
can unchecked them and restart your computer to test it.
This shows that your system have spywares,
you can also check the task manager.
- Right-click
on the Task bar and click on Task Manager to Open .
- If
you are unable to open Task Manager, then you most likely do have a
spyware.
How to remove and
stop spyware?
Removing and stooping spyware is not a one day
game,it's not like removing dust from clothes in single stroke,below given some
steps to remove and stop spyware.
- Install
"spyware cleaners" on your computer, and update their definition lists
regularly.
- Weekly
run 'scan and detect' program regularly.
- Carefully
read EULA, before accepting it.
- Create
a restore point,save and backup your data regularly.
Third party spyware
In market their comes many third party
spyware, which automatically update and scan spyware definitions, create
restore point and is very good for non technical background users.They are very
much specific in their work and to their job regularly and automatically.
Summary
Up to this point of reading, i am sure you got
a clear picture of what is spyware, how it works and how to remove it.
If you are from a technical background remove
it by following above steps, and if not, I will suggest you to go for the third
party software.
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