Spyware and
adware are software programs that are made with the Intention of
allowing individuals and companies to spy on your web browsing
activities. These programs literally invade your privacy, slow down your
system and annoy you with constant popups.
Do these programs affect everyone or just some users?
Spyware and adware programs affect everyone.
Every single piece of information that you enter on the web can be
intercepted by an unauthorized person or entity.
Unauthorized websites can wind up on your desktop and in your Internet
favorites.
Every step you make on the Internet can be tracked and watched.
The information obtained about you can be sold without your consent or
your knowledge.
Unwanted toolbars and searchbars can attach themselves to your browser
without your knowledge or approval.
Your default homepage and settings can be hijacked so you can't change
them.
Spyware and adware install themselves and slow down your PC by taking up
vast amounts of hard drive space, and worse yet, you cant remove them
without help.
