Part of the Personal computing glossary:
The best defense against spyware and other unwanted software is not to download it in the first place.
This was last updated in May 2008
Posted by: Margaret Rouse
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How you can prevent spyware
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How spyware gets in your computer
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IT Management Guide: Spyware for SMBs
Spyware is one of the fastest growing threats to businesses. This guide offers articles, tips and resources to help prevent and combat spyware and adware on your systems. (SearchCIO-Midmarket.com)
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Step 1: Get familiar with spyware now if not already
Spyware is one of the major new scourges of the information age and the Windows platform. (SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com)
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Spyware Learning Guide
This guide is a compilation of resources that explain what spyware is, how it attacks and most importantly what you can to do to win the war on spyware. (ComputerWeekly.com)
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- How you can prevent spyware
- How spyware gets in your computer
- Why spyware isn't just a home-user problem
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