Protect Computer System

1. Protecting Your Computer’s System

Today, more and more people are using their computers for everything from communication to online banking and investing to shopping.   As we do these things on a more regular basis, we open ourselves up to potential hackers, attackers and...

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2. Fighting Spam

How prevalent is Spam? According to Scott McAdams, OMA Public Affairs and Communications Department (www.oma.org):   “Studies show unsolicited or “junk” e-ail, known as spamm, accounts for roughly half of all e-mail messages...

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3. Spyware & Adware

Spyware and Adware are not only an ever-increasing nuisance for computer users everywhere, but also a booming industry.   According to Webroot Software, Inc., the distribution of online advertisements through spyware and adware has become a...

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4. Where Does It Come From?

Typically, spyware originates in three ways. The first and most common way is when the user installs it. In this scenario, spyware is embedded, attached, or bundled with a freeware or shareware program without the user’s knowledge. The user...

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5. What Can Spyware Programs Do?

Spyware programs can accomplish a multitude of malicious tasks. Some of their deeds are simply annoying for the user; others can become downright aggressive in nature.   Spyware can:

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