2007-03-25
Get rid of spyware!
I have some bad news for you, your computer is probably infected with some form of spyware. This article in Windows Security magazine estimates that 95% of the world's computers are infected, so you are not alone.
This is a big problem that costs both time and money.
The good news is that you can do something about this and it won't cost you a dime!
I have used Lavasoft's Ad-Aware for years and think it is a great tool. It is free for personal use and over 230 million people world-wide have downloaded it. As an IT professional, I would strongly recommend it as a part of your security regime.
You can read more about spyware, malware, and adware by reading articles like this. If you want to compare various adware software products, click here. But no matter what, inform yourself and take steps to protect your information.
This is a big problem that costs both time and money.
The good news is that you can do something about this and it won't cost you a dime!
I have used Lavasoft's Ad-Aware for years and think it is a great tool. It is free for personal use and over 230 million people world-wide have downloaded it. As an IT professional, I would strongly recommend it as a part of your security regime.
You can read more about spyware, malware, and adware by reading articles like this. If you want to compare various adware software products, click here. But no matter what, inform yourself and take steps to protect your information.
