Spyware, also known as Adware, are programs installed on your computer (usually without your explicit knowledge) that transmit personal information to companies. The companies use this information in a number of ways including selling it to others, using it for marketing data, or tracking browsing habits. Secretly piggybacking on downloaded Internet software, spyware programs are known to generate pop-up advertisements and to cause PC crashes and other annoyances.

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Tips for Staying Protected against spyware.

Use antivirus, firewall and anti spyware software.

Never open suspicious emails as they may contain a virus.

Keep your software up to date.

Use a browser such as Firefox.

Keep your operating system up to date.