Protect Your Computer From Spyware and Adware Today

With more and more people using the internet for a wide array of reasons today, it has become rather easy to pick up viruses, spam and unwanted material. Spyware and adware are two things you need to become familiar with so you now how to properly protect your computer today.

Adware is software that displays advertisements on your computer that will begin to pop up inexplicably on your display screen. As you can imagine, it can become quite bothersome quickly. As for spyware, this is software that will send your personal information to a third party without your permission. This can include everything from web sites you visit to your user name and password for various sites.

There are a couple of things you can do to protect your computer from spyware and adware. First, seriously consider installing antivirus products onto your computer as many now include adware and spyware scanning. Some of the latest versions from McAfee Virus Scan, Trend Micro PC-Cillin and Norton AntiVirus are extremely helpful.

In addition to installing software, you can also install a pop-up blocker that will prevent spyware and adware pop-up windows from displaying. A lot of times a simple link that pops up in your browser can be tampered and will install adware or spyware just by clicking on the link. The new MSN Toolbar and Google Toolbar are terrific options for pop-up blockers that will eliminate the urge to click on random links.