Spyware infects your computer via:
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- Email attachments. Do not click to open any unknow attachments from emails.
- Hackers. Hackers hacking into your computer and install spyware.
- Pirated software. Piracted software can come with spyware.
- Illegal software. Illegal or unknown software downloaded from the Internet for free can install spyware in your computer.
- Internet pop-ups and advertisement. These ads can trigger the installation of spyware if clicked.
- File sharing software or websites. Do not visit websites that offer free file sharing or download.
- Fake spyware removal programs. They are in fact installing spyware in your computer. Stay away from scams.
A spyware can cause the following problems:
- Tracks your Internet surfing and sends the data back to the hackers.
- Slows down your computer.
- Eating up your Internet bandwidth.
- It can create files, folders, change your registries, cookies and so on.
- It can hijack your computer.
- It installs key logger codes in your computer.
Tags: hacker, internet, malicious codes
