Some people believe that everything they do is somehow monitored and the more technology they use, the less privacy they have. You may be one of these people, or you may dismiss these beliefs as paranoid ravings. But this may actually be closer to the truth than you think - the people who are worried about privacy threats over their computers have legitimate concerns ever since the advent of spyware.
Spyware is software downloaded to your computer that runs in the background and collects information about you. This information, such as web pages you visit, your download habits, and even your keystrokes and passwords, is sent to an outside source. The worst part is, you have no ides that this program is on your computer, let alone what it is doing! You also have no control over what information it collects or where the information goes.
Now that you know a bit about spyware, you may be wondering, "Do I have spyware on my computer?"If you plan to scan for and remove spyware using an anti-spyware program, use one of our removal programs, included on the CPR Security Suite. If you're opting for downloading other free spyware removers, make sure this is a reliable alternative to what you already have. For your own interest, you may also want to check out spyware laws and legal issues surrounding this type of program.
Of course, prevention is always better than the cure. Do you fully trust your current security programs? Do they slow down your computer, feeding off all the computer resources? Making sure spyware isn't downloaded onto your computer in the first place is worth the effort, especially if it prevents you having to go through lengthy removal processes.
If you believe your unit may be infected, and would like to learn about the CPR Security Suite, see our Virus & Spyware Removal section.
