According to the National
Cyber Security Alliance, spyware infests more than 90 percent of all
PCs. This fast-growing Internet threat is also one of the least
obtrusive; spyware silently bypasses firewalls and anti-virus software,
affecting computer performance and introducing security risks, often
unbeknownst to the user.
Spyware
is showing up more often recently with out your knowledge. Users should
take note when downloading free software off the internet. Mostly
through games and free music, but more noticeably through programs that
claim to help block or remove the viruses and spyware. To prevent this
from happening to you, do a little research and know what your are
downloading. To help you, visit the Norton Antivirus or MacAfee's web
sites and read search on any file before you down load them.