Viruses and Malicious Software - How to Protect Your Computer by Eldon Martin
Malicious software, or malware, is likely the most widespread problem faced by computer users today. As a computer technician, I find that about three out of four jobs I do for home computer users are to remove malware in one form or another. Malware programs come in several forms: Spyware and... Be skeptical of free software There are many free software programs available on the Internet. ... You should also be skeptical of spyware removal tools and pop-up blocker programs. ... Believe it or not, many of these tools actually contain adware and spyware themselves.