Virus or Spyware - What's the Difference? by Dave Fraser
This month's article is one of the things I still find comes up as a frequent question, "what's the difference between Viruses and Spyware"? so I will try and answer that here. One of the biggest slowdowns of a PC is caused by viruses, adware or spyware as it's often called. ... I use the two free ones "Spybot - Search and Destroy" and "Adaware 6.0" both easily found on google and I also use this one available at http://www.pcsandthings.com/c-spy.htm which comes from a reputable company that specialises in removing spyware.

The Twelve Days of Spyware by Doug Woodall
The Twelve Days of Spyware On the first day of Spyware, A Sender Forger sent to me A SoBig Virus in a Email. On the second day of Spyware, a Phisher sent to me A Nigerian Email Scam, And a SoBig Virus in a Email. On the third day of Spyware, Webforce sent to me A unauthorized Bank... On the eighth day of Spyware, A free download sent to me A lil program that stole my chatroom logs, A huge Phone bill, A Keylogger that stole my Identity, A hundred annoying Popups, A Homepage of Sleeze, A unauthorized Bank Charge, A Nigerian Email Scam, And a SoBig Virus in a Email.

Is this Antispyware Genuine or Fake? by A Singh
It is a tough job to decide whether the antispyware program you want to install is genuine or fake. Telling the difference can be a tough job. You have to be aware of how to keep your system clear of spyware and adware. How do you do it? One of the best ways to figure out whether antispyware... Frequent scanning with antispyware software is a must for all computers since almost ninety percent of all computers have spyware in some form or other. ... Don't ever randomly consent to software downloads and installs.

5 Must Read Safety Tips For Surfing the Web by Yao Feng
Who doesn't love the internet? With more than 1 billion users daily there is no doubt it is the most widely used form of communication in the world. Although as great as the internet might be it is not free from danger. The internet is peppered with viruses, spyware, Trojans, adware, phishing... More often than not, the software programs are adware or spyware. ... Online there are countless software programs for you to download for free; these programs are called freeware although they should not be confused with shareware.

Computer Security Tips for Privacy and Identity Protection by Debbie Jacobsen
Anti spyware software, anti virus software, and a good personal firewall provide the best protection against the majority of internet security threats that exist today. Although everyone using the internet should be using these products, I find that most casual internet users are only running an... Without the added protection of a software firewall and anti spyware software, there are still some things you can do to help ensure your personal information doesn’t get stolen by malicious spyware and you don’t become the victim of identity theft due to a phishing scam.

Make Your Computer Run Faster! by Todd Arsenault
What the heck is Spyware? Spyware is a generic term for programs that install themselves on your computer without telling you that they are there. They run in the background tracking where you go online and sending the information off to the company that built the program. ... Microsoft implemented a Validation Test to check for illegal copies of Windows XP.) So now, we'll break down the steps to keep your computer spyware free and in excellent running order. ... Hence the term “Spyware” or Spying Software.

The Truth About Downloading Free Games For PSP by Ryan Edward
So you've bought your PSP, and you've probably had visions of yourself using it all the time, playing different games and movies and stuff. But then the reality of how expensive owning a PSP can be comes sinking in. So then you think to yourself, hey I bet that I can download free games for PSP... When looking to download free games for PSP you are going to come across 5 different options: Download Free Games For PSP Option #1 Option number one involves the websites out there that will let you download free games for PSP with out ever paying a fee.

Signs That Your Home Computer Is Infected by Spyware or Adware by Richard Rogers
There are a number of indicators you can watch for which will suggest that your computer has been infected by spyware or adware. Please note that some of the symptoms listed below are not unique to just a spyware or an adware infection. 1) PC Performance – Both spyware and adware consume your... 6) Software Failure – A spyware infection can cause some of your programs to crash or stop working. ... 3) Browser Toolbars – These programs are commonly bundled with free software which the publisher often describes as “advertiser supported.” The toolbar then feeds adverts based on the website you...

Software Downloads For Free - Any Kind At Any Time by Michael Kohler
There are many places on the Internet where you can download software for free. Although most of the software is a trial version of the real software, there are some free programs that are excellent to use. The terrifying part about downloading free software is that you do not know the intention... With thousands of web sites proclaiming that you can download their software for free, it is a little hard to believe everyone, especially with all of the problems that are usually associated with free software.

The Cheap Guys Guide to Protecting Your Computer by Joshua Storey
We all know there are hundreds of software packages to protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and all that other software business. But by the time you have finished installing all of that you come to realize that you have probably spent $200 dollars. ... Spybot search and destroy, AVG free edition (anti-virus protection), win-patrol, and zone alarm. ... Spybot search and destroy of course weeds out spyware and destroys it; self-explanatory. ... Its perfectly free and most of them automatically update themselves!!!