Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without obtaining your permission. Spyware may be installed along with other software or as the result of a virus infection. Spyware blockers can detect an invasion of spyware into your computer and have become as popular as antivirus programs. These days, it is nearly impossible to surf the internet without being infected with spyware. A computer infected with spyware can cause someone to pull their hair out with frustration, because of all of the problems it can cause related to the performance of your computer.
Spyware will log your keystrokes, steal your passwords, observe your browsing choices, cause pop-up windows, send you targeted email, redirect your web browser to phishing pages, report your personal information to distant servers and deliver pornography, whether you want it or not. It will perform a variety of nasty activities, ranging from simple email advertising all the way to complex identity theft and password stealing. It can flood your browser with pop-up advertising, hijack your browser and redirect you to an advertising or a phishing con web page.
Signs that your computer has been infected with spyware include one or more of the following:
Slow Performance:
Spyware and other unwanted programs are not necessarily designed to be efficient. The resources these programs use to track your activities and deliver advertisements can slow down your computer significantly, and cause your computer to crash. If you notice a sudden increase in the number of times a certain program crashes, or if your computer freezes or is slower than normal, you may have spyware or other unwanted adware on your machine.
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