Spyware
16 items ranked
Spyware is software installed on your computer without your consent to monitor or control your computer use.
Is your computer infected? How to tell and some actions to take.
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1.
Firewall
Use a firewall and keep it updated.
20 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
2.
Anti-spyware
Use anti-spyware software and keep it updated.
16 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
3.
Anti-Virus
Use an anti-virus prograg and keep it updated.
16 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
4.
Updates
To help protect your self it is important to keep your system updated.
16 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
5.
A Barrage of Pop-ups
This could indicate that your computer has existing spyware.
14 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
6.
Your Web Browser
Does your browser take you to site you did not indicate to go to?
13 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
7.
Sluggish Performance
Do you experience sluggish performance when when opening programs or saving files?
2 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
8.
Back up your data.
1 point - added 15 years ago by JARM -
9.
Don't click on links in spam or pop-ups that claim to offer anti-spyware software; you may unintentionally be installing spyware.
1 point - added 15 years ago by JARM -
10.
Download free software only from sites you know and trust
1 point - added 15 years ago by JARM -
11.
Browser Security
Set your browser security high enough to detect unauthorized downloads.
1 point - added 15 years ago by JARM -
12.
Do not click on links inside pop-ups.
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
13.
Random error messages
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
14.
Unexpected Icons on Your Computer Screen
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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Unexpected Toolbars
0 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
16.
Report if You Have Been a Victim of Spyware
-2 points - added 15 years ago by JARM -
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