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Technology Tips - Jan 07
Spyware: - Think Before You Click Quick Tips
What is spyware?
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Spyware is software placed on your computer without your knowledge or consent. It reports to strangers with personal information you
would not choose to share.
What harm does spyware cause?
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Spyware violates your privacy, ruins your productivity, makes your computer unstable, and costs a lot to remove.
How can I tell if spyware has infected my computer?
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Spyware could change your desktop wallpaper, Web browser home page, browser favorites, default search engine, system tray, or Start menu.
How can I avoid spyware infection?
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At work, limit Web surfing to business-related sites only.
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At home, avoid game sites, peer-to-peer sites, celebrity fan sites, and pornography.
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Always, always run anti-spyware and anti-virus.
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If you don't click it, they won't come!
- Dave Olszewski
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