A GUIDE TO PROTECTING YOUR COMPUTER & YOUR IDENTITY
PROTECT AGAINST SPYWARE
Spyware is software that collects personal information without your knowledge or permission. You might be the target of spyware if you download music from file-sharing programs, free games from sites you know nothing about, or other software from an unknown source.
If your computer suddenly begins to display hundreds of pop-up ads or if your start page changes without your knowledge, you may be the victim of spyware.
For general information on what it is, how it works and what you can do to prevent or get rid of it go to
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