Spyware Is a program that is used to monitor or track the computer user or takes over operations of a computer for the benefit of a third party. Spyware can cause a plethora of problems on your computer. Takes longer to boot. Adds pop-ups and advertisements (adware). Captures personal data by recording what you type. Reports your activity and emails to a third party. Sometimes the perpetrator might even be someone you know. The best defense is to purchase software. Many companies like Norton and McAfee offer internet security packages that include it along with other virus protection tools. There is a free tool, Spybot, that is very popular. It is available for download from the internet (see below). Below is a list of industry standard spyware protection products. FAIRWINDS can not endorse any of the following products. Please research which product would be the right choice for you. Listed In Alphabetical Order: Ad-Aware by Lavasoft Costs Money F-Secure Anti-Spyware by F-Secure Costs Money McAfee AntiSpyware by McAfee Costs Money Norton Internet Security by Symantec Costs Money Spybot Search and Destroy by Spybot Free Spy Sweeper by Webroot Costs Money Spyware Doctor by PC Tools Costs Money Trend Micro Anti-Spyware by Trend Micro Costs Money

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