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- WHAT IS SPYWARE ?
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- Spyware is a small program that installs itself without user knowledge or permission.
- Spyware can be installed from software or a web page.
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- A spyware program can:
- - display advertising pop ups when you are browsing the internet
- - collect data on your computer and your browsing habits
- - add unwanted toolbars or buttons to Internet Explorer
- - slow down your computer
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- Spyware programs are not viruses and are not detected by classic anti-virus scanners.
- In order to protect your system against spyware, you should install a spyware scanner.
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- We advise you to install a real-time spyware shield such as VirusKeeper.
- VirusKeeper detects spyware attempts to install itself on your computer and alerts the user.
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