Think about it. Why would people go as far as creating software that will crash your system and make it literally impossible to serf the web? If people can’t serf the web with adware virus, people won’t get a chance to even see the adds.
When my computer is infected with malware it is so annoying that it almost seems like the annoyance has been planned deliberately!
March 4th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Viruses were written by kids. Malware is often written by or for corporations.
March 7th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Today it’s all about making money.
Perhaps Eugene Kaspersky, founder of anti-virus maker Kaspersky Labs said it best, It’s a different world today. 10 years ago, we were fighting against smart kids who hacked as a hobby. Now, we’re dealing with criminal gangs that control your computer to make money. Different world, different protections.
March 8th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Spyware is a program with the main objective of monitoring users activities. But it can also steal private information, install unwanted software, redirect browsers to other websites than the ones the user wants to visit or even displays advertisements.
You are infected with spyware if:
* You see too much pop-up advertisements.
* Your browser has toolbars that you haven’t installed.
* Your homepage has changed (and you can’t change it back).
* Other settings have changed without your permission.
* Your computer is slow.
To get rid of spyware and keep your computer clean you have to use an antispyware or even more.
To remove spyware,I recommend Adware Alert.
Adware Alert Features:
*Remove Spyware, Adware
*Stop Pop-ups
*Kill Trojans, Worms, Viruses
*Clean Registry Program Errors
*Remove harmful registry keys and files
*Speed-Up your computer
*Destroy harmful hijackers
*Helps prevent identity theft
*Clean Optimize your PC
It can be found on this page:
Finally, Make sure you have 1 or 2 spyware remover programs installed on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.
GOOD LUCK!