The Profit Shack

Have you ever had toolbars load themselves, or icons appear on your computer without your consent? If so, then you’ve encountered spyware. But what can you do about it? Spyware is defined as: computer software that is installed on a personal computer without the user’s knowledge to intercept or take partial control over the user’s interaction with the computer. Another name for it is privacy-invasive software. The fact that it is installed with out user consent is what earns it the term spyware. Spyware comes in many different forms. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Spyware and Your PC", url: "http://www.theprofitshack.com/2008/01/18/spyware-and-your-pc/" }); Read More →