How to Defeat Corporate Spyware
Spyware is one of the biggest threats corporations face today. Part of the malware family, this type of software typically has the ability to spy on the target computer's activities and report data back to a third-party source. At the very least, it can be a nuisance that drains computing resources and slows productivity in the workplace.
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Instructions
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Remove spyware from corporate computer systems. Signs of a spyware infection include sluggish performance and the random appearance of advertisements. Use a capable anti-spyware tool to scan your systems and remove any detected threats.
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Read license agreements before downloading free software online. Adware is often bundled with free software as a way for the vendors and distributors to generate revenue. Instruct all employees to read and understand these agreements because what they believe to a harmless ad-serving program could be spyware out to snoop on corporate activities.
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Create security policies for employees to follow. Like many other forms of malware, spyware can be contracted through general web surfing. By enforcing strict policies with severe penalties, a corporation can greatly reduce the probability of contracting a spyware infection.
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Monitor employee computing activities. Enforcing the strictest of polices is not guaranteed to keep all employees from visiting potentially dangerous websites and partaking in other activities that make the company vulnerable to spyware infections. Purchase a software solution capable of monitoring employee computing activities and automatically preventing access to sites that may serve as a potential threat.
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Tips & Warnings
Defeating spyware starts with prevention and taking the necessary measures to ensure that you are never infected. Update frequently your security software to detect and remove the latest threats from your systems. Free software may lack the features and functionality needed to provide adequate protection.
Choose your anti-spyware software wisely as not all programs are created equal. If you are unsure of the program in question, do research to determine if the site or the application has a reputation for spyware.
