What Is Spyware?Spyware is intrusive software designed to get onto your computer through the internet and hijack your desktop applications. It can be exceptionally difficult to locate and remove Spyware. What is Adware?Adware, like Spyware, is designed to get on your PC and to interfere with your normal computer usage, often by causing an increased number of internet popups. Where Does Spyware Come From?Often it is legitimately bundled with seemingly free software. The software install will require you to agree to its install before you can proceed. Other instances will see prompts to install a program when you visit a less savoury website. It will keep prompting you and try and convince you to click Yes to install the software. Have you got Spyware?There are a number of tell-tale signs that your computer has been infected with Spyware. Has your internet home page suddenly changed? Do you get taken to web pages you didn't expect to appear? If the answer is yes, you have most likely been infected with Spyware.
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