Malware
How To Get Rid Of Spyware
1. What is spyware?
Spyware is a scourge on the internet, spyware is malicious software designed to be installed on a person’s personal computer often without their knowledge; where it runs silently, collecting information about your behavior and then using your computer to transmit this valuable behavioral data back to the originating company. Many forms of [...]
Identity theft and malware
Identity theft is a real threat. It occurs when someone obtains credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, bank account information or other pieces of private information and uses them to commit some sort of fraud or deception, usually for financial gain. Identity theft specific laws are those that were designed and enacted to criminalize the [...]
So what is adware, anyway?
Adware is a software application that displays unwanted banner ads or pop-up windows with ads. The justification for adware is that it helps recover programming development cost and helps to hold down the cost for the user. Consumers get a helpful piece of software for free because of the sponsors. But in many instances adware [...]