Most computers today have internet access and a lot of people surf the internet or may send and receive e-mails. For that, there is over 90% chance your computer is infected with spyware - Source CNN. Read about them in the article.
How dangerous are spyware?
Let me give you a short list of things spyware can do,
1. Spyware can run completely hidden on your computer
2. It can slow down your computer a lot
3. It can spy on you and send everything you type to someone else
4. It can record everything you do, allowing someone to see it later
5. It can spy on you and send account information, passwords, credit card numbers and similar to a third party.
6. It can steal files, pictures, videos and more from your computer
Some spyware will do just a few things and others everything from the list above, and more. You must keep your computer clean from spyware or risk losing personal information, financial information or even your private photos or family videos.
Run a spyware scanner regularly to clean out any spyware that may have sneaked their way into your computer. Do note that antivirus software (even the most expensive ones) have problems to keep spyware out. So get a good anti spyware software and use it!
No matter what the spyware's purpose really is, the bottom line is that at the very least it will cause you countless hours of problem solving and slow downs on your computer. Scan your PC now to make sure it is clean. If you find anything, avoid using any credit cards or visit your bank until the PC is cleaned with a top anti spyware software.
Those are the tips to remove those spywares from your computer and how to protect it from them. No need to worry how to get rid them off from your computer or take it to an expert, you can do it by yourself.
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