Remove spyware from your computer

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Spyware is secret code hidden in an otherwise harmless program and it is running rampant and wreaking havoc in large enterprise organizations. Spyware permits unauthorized access to a computer, allowing someone else to observe the user, read data, or even control the machine resulting in security breaches, lost employee productivity and causing major IT headaches.

Although spyware and/or adware have existed for several years, it is within the last year that combating these threats has become one of the highest priorities for enterprises IT departments. In fact, a 2005 Forrester survey of IT decision-makers found that 40% of respondents did not know how many systems in their organization were infected with spyware. Those who could measure the number of systems with spyware found that about 20% of systems were infected, and the number is growing rapidly. In addition, the Symantec Internet Security Threat Report reported that for the 6 month period until December 31, 2004, more than 7,360 new Win 32 viruses and worms were documented, up 64% from the previous 6 months.

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Trojan or Spyware on your Computer?

One of the first things you should do if you find a trojan or spyware on your computer is disconnect it from the Internet. And we're not talking about closing a browser session; we're talking about pulling the phone line out of the wall or disconnecting the modem so your computer is not connected to any network.

Spyware and Adware Scanning Software

The easiest way to find and remove spyware and adware is with scanning software. Anti-spyware software is not the same as anti-virus software, although some anti-virus packages will detect some known spyware programs. The good news is that some of the most functional anti-spyware and anti-adware software is free.

Anti-spyware software works in much the same way as anti-virus software. It scans your computer's hard drive and looks for files associated with known spyware and adware programs. After the scan, the software usually displays or quarantines potential problems and allows users to decide what should be removed. As mention earlier, definitions vary and your tolerance to certain advertising-related cookies may be high.

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Anti-Virus software is like anti-spyware software

Like anti-virus software, anti-spyware software relies on databases of known rogue programs that must be updated. Regardless of which anti-spyware package you decide to use, make sure you understand how and when it updates so you are protected against the newest pests. Also check any type of spyware or adware removal programs with the spyware databases. A program called SpywareNuker claims to be a removal program, but has been reported to be spyware itself.

The results you get from using spyware scanning products will vary. The effectiveness of the software also depends on how up-to-date its definitions are.

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