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KDB SystemsSpyware: What is it and how do I get rid of it?Spyware or adware is the latest scourge of the Internet. It can cause many problems including Internet access problems and Windows freezing or slowing down. It is software that is designed to track your Internet habits and report back to someone. In most cases this information is used to send you popup ads. This is an invasion of your privacy. Spyware can change the results from search engines and direct you to sites that have paid them and participate in pay per click advertising. They make money just by tricking you into visiting their sites. Adult sites use spyware to redirect you to X rated sites which then hijack your home page. In extreme cases spyware is used for identity theft to access your online banking, credit information, and online auction sites. Spyware usually comes in with free programs you download. It can also be installed just by surfing to some web sites if your computer doesn’t have the latest security updates. KDB systems has the knowledge and experience to get rid of spyware and can install programs to stop it from returning. Here are some safe programs you can download to help remove spyware. Be very careful when downloading anti-spyware programs. Many programs that appear to be legitimate anti-spyware programs are in reality spyware themselves. All of the following programs have been tested safe by KDB Systems. If you use the free programs please consider purchasing the full versions or donating to the program's author.
Microsoft Windows Defender (Windows XP and 2000 only)
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