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Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware

January 25, 2006

If your computer keeps on poping up unsolicited advertisements when your IE is open, there is very likely spyware (or adware) installed on your computer. Malicious spyware can even steal your personal information. Spyware has been a pre-eminent security threat for Microsoft Windows machines. The following article gives you some tips on how to prevent spyware from installing on your computer?

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-016.html

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