How to Prevent Spyware & Viruses

Prevent Spyware and Viruses

Spyware is a computer application secretly put on a system. It is used to intercept or be in partial command of the computer user's communication with the computer without his permission. Viruses are applications that duplicate and contaminate a system without the user's agreement or awareness. The difference between spyware and virus is that a virus can replicate and spyware cannot. Both can interfere with personal information and settings, and they can slow down your system and damage applications.

Instructions

1. Understand the severity of spyware and viruses. Hackers are designing new types of viruses and spyware every day.

2. Obtain anti-virus and anti-spyware programs. Compare different programs to find the best one for your computer.

3. Use CNET's Download.com to find anti-virus software and spyware removers.

4. Run your security software regularly. Prevent your system from being corrupted by running anti-virus and anti-spyware software weekly at minimum.

5. Update your anti-virus and anti-spyware applications often to prevent newly designed threats from harming your computer.

Tips & Warnings

• The options and features included on free security programs are often sufficient for protection. Purchased software consists extra options that might be worth the cost. Set the programs to scan automatically.

Resources

• CNET Download.com: Download Security Center