Various Types of Malicious Programs
These are some of the terminology used to describe various types of malicious programming: malware, virus, worm,…
How Can I Tell If My Computer Has Been Infected By Spyware?
Symptoms of spyware infection:
- Pop-up advertisements.
Spyware programs will often inundate the user with a…
Spyware Protection for Apple Macintosh
Spyware designed for Windows is ineffective against the Mac. Hackers have begun working different angles to ensnare…
I Think My Computer Has Been Infected By Spyware. What Should I Do?
If you suspect your system has been infected, waste no time in taking the necessary steps to protect yourself.
There…
Some Statistics on Awareness of Threats in Cyberspace
According to a 2007 report from McAfee/National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA):
- 98% of American personal computer…
What Steps are Being Taken to Combat Spyware?
There have been periodic attempts to enshrine anti-spyware laws in the Federal Register, the most recent being the…
Other Types of Spyware Besides Adware
In addition to adware, there are several types of spyware circulating on the internet.
Dialers are programs that…
Is All Spyware Harmful?
The answer to this question depends upon the how zealously one wants their privacy protected. All spyware programs…
Spyware and Its Effects on Businesses
Previously, IT managers and other technology professionals believed that their firewalls and other formidable…
Why Do Programmers Add Spyware and Adware to Their Programs?
Spyware is a type of program that secretly uses a computer’s internet connection to send demographic, browsing, and…