Phishing

Spyware refers to the carefully concealed activity of installing programs or files on the end users computer for the purposes of gaining control over system processes, collecting personal details, monitoring surfing behavior or redirecting web browsing activity. Infection from spyware occurs to individuals who frequent bad neighborhoods such as hacking, cracking, phreaking or porn based sites.

The proliferation of spyware has prompted the development of a whole new area of commerce dedicated to education and providing software for spyware removal. If you are experiencing delays when surfing the internet, concerned that your system is running slower than usual or you have lost control of your internet browser, the chances are that you may have had your system compromised by some form of spyware. The best approach to take is to download a spyware cleaner. These programs scan your system for known spyware agents that are profiled against an internal database and compared for signature match. The offending files are then either removed or patched with appropriate measures to restore the system to its original condition.

Spyware Protection measures: Taking a proactive approach to protecting your computer from spyware is the best defense. Here are some practical guidelines to consider to minimize the chances you will expose yourself to spyware problems:

(a) Don't install programs that you have no knowledge about. This includes programs that popup on your system window for installation when you are installing.

(b) Don't install any third party toolbars or browser assistants without knowing what they do. You should also make sure they are from a trusted source.

(c) Download software from only trusted sources and sites.

(d) Don't frequent 'bad neighborhoods'. This includes hacking, cracking, phreaking, underground and porn based websites. You are more likely to come in contact with malicious file transfers on these sites.

(e) Don't click on any email links that look suspicious and lead to untrusted third party websites.

(f) Keep your firewall in place and regularly updated.

(g) Maintain regular system updates including firewall, operating system and browser updates. This minimizes the chance you will be exposed to security holes that are frequently exploited by spyware programs.

(h) Use spyware scan software to regularly check your system for newly installed suspicious files. You can schedule this to run during system downtime or over a lunch break.

Professional spyware program sites keep viewers regularly informed about known viruses and malicious files. For the most part, spyware programs automatically connect to the internet and update on a frequent basis. This protects you from new and existing threats.

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