10 Tips on free spyware removal system by John Moore

1. First and foremost you need to turn on Windows Automatic Updates. This will allow your computer to install any critical updates on your PC as soon as they become available from Microsoft. For the most part these updates are safe and they focus on security threats recently found in the Windows Operating System. Just by having a solid patched PC you are preventing a score of viruses, adware and spyware from the ability to execute on your system.

2. This is going to sound bias but in my humble opinion Mozilla Firefox is the best Web Browser currently available and continues to have improvements made all the time. From a security standpoint I would not be caught online without using Firefox, it will natively protect you against so many spyware driveby installs, pop-ups and other types of code that wants to execute while browsing. Internet Explorer is very good as well and if you are more comfortable with IE I would continue to use it but also install Firefox and test it out, its rock solid.

3. Keep your web browser patched and updated, this goes without saying and fortunately Firefox and Internet Explorer both update automatically but just in case always be aware and check to make sure there aren't any new updates to your Web Browser of choice.

4. Install a nifty little program called Spyware Blaster. Its free, it helps to block and prevent any Spyware from getting installed on your computer and it's easy to use.

5. Be careful what websites you visit. I see this problem a lot with children, teenagers and adults, they want to listen to some music online or play a game and they end up on an effected site that will gladly let you play that game you like or listen to some music but in the background devious things could be happening to your computer. Always always surf safe and try to use legitimate websites, if you are visit warez, porn, mp3, games, adult, or any other type of download site these are definitely the first types of sites to spread spyware, adware and viruses. Don't get me wrong this isn't to stereotype these types of websites but some of them seem to attract some bad actors so be very careful here.

6 Whenever you are surfing do not ever say yes to install anything in your web browser window if you don't know what it is, always call your cousin or neighbor who is a computer geek to verify what kind of software is trying to load on your computer.

7. Backup your data, its amazing how very few people still backup all of their files, there is a high chance that even the most paranoid security conscious computer user will be infected by a virus, spyware or adware program and having a full and current backup of all of your important data is just good common sense. Don't rely on any security measure to fully keep you protected always have a backup plan and if all else fails you can atleast have the peace of mind of knowing that all of your data is safe.

8. Do not let your teenage kid use your computer lol, I'm sorry but the way kids use computers these days they can not help but experiment and they would be the first to visit that new gaming site or download some new cool program only to find out later that it was spyware. The solution is to get them their own computer or if not, set them up with their own login on your computer and lock that account down with the most minimal of options. For example they should not be allowed to use the computer with administrator access, give them "user" or "guest" permissions so that all they can do is run the programs that are currently on the computer and surf.

9. Install a commercial or highly recommended Anti-virus progam on your computer. I am not going to name any brands everybody has one they love, but just make sure its solid and has good support options, although your Anti-Virus program is mainly going to focus on viruses they also tend to include protection from spyware and adware so this is another good layer of protection for your computer. For now I may recommend this Super spyware removal System!

or Spyware Alert System!

10. As corny as it may sound stay informed with what is going on with your computer, don't let anyone install any programs on it you did not authorize, every so often have your computer optimized and checked by a computer professional for security. Remember get a good IT professional, get references from them and check on them and if they offer good rates have them come every couple months just to share with you anything you should be doing and to verify your computer security is good. This is also a good way to find out what is new in the IT world without you having to worry about researching it yourself as most people don't have the time.

Zlob Remove - How To Get Rid Of The Zlob Trojan by Keith Adams

You have two options in the unfortunate event that your computer becomes infected with Zlob: Remove it manually or remove it by using automated software. This article will give you information for determining if your computer is infected with the Zlob trojan, and how to remove it.

The Zlob Downloader Trojan, also known as Trojan.Zlob, infects computers by disguising itself as a harmless video codec. The Zlob trojan is thought to have originated sometime around 2005, but only started to gain notoriety in 2006, when the number of infections worldwide began to rise. Once you've installed the Zlob on your computer though, the trojan wreaks havoc. It makes your computer display fake popup ads announcing that your computer is infected, and prompting you to download fake spyware programs such as Virus Heat. Downloading and installing these programs (malware), simply makes the infection worse, and can lead to the computer massivley slowing down and becoming almost unusable. In addition, the Zlob infection changes DNS router information on your computer so that it can redirect your internet searches from legitimate websites to shady or dangerous websites, possibly even leading to further infection.

Attempting to do the Zlob remove manually can cause problems, and isn't recommended because the trojan installs itself on your computer's registry, where important system files are stored. Unless you're already very skilled with navigating computer software and files, modifying the registry in an attempt at Zlob removal can damage your system or even cause it to crash.

The other option for Zlob removal is to use any of several software programs available online that allow you to safely and automatically scan your computer's hard drive and delete any Zlob infections. This process normally takes anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on the speed of your computer.

How Does Spyware and Adware Get on Your Computer? by DeonDup

Spyware and adware use some very stealth tactics to get onto your computer. While most experienced internet users are quite diligent, the average users are completely oblivious to the impact and magnitude of adware and spyware. Most people seem to think that constant pop ups are just a part of surfing the web and that the slowing down of their computer is just part of the computer aging.

Protecting yourself against adware and spyware is as important as locking the front door to your house. You wouldn't want just anyone top walk into your front door and look through your stuff would you? How about someone walking into your house and hiding cameras to spy on you?

Apart from invading your privacy, adware and spyware pose a very real and serious threat to personal safety. Identity theft is a major problem that's become a high priority crime and one that's receiving a lot of media attention at the moment. The fact remains that because everything is turning digital, small amounts of data can lead to big leaks. Large companies spends millions protecting their (and your) personal data, but the individual is the new target. The come computer is an untapped source for thousands of hackers looking for easy pickings.

There are many ways in which adware and spyware can get on to your computer. The most common way is through attachments in unsolicited emails. When you open the attachment, it will install itself on your computer and might give someone else access to your computer while you are connected to the internet.

In the last 5 years so-called free Freeware and Shareware software has become a big thing. Basically, software developers will offer you free software under false pretences and install adware and/or software along with the so-called free software. While you think they were just generous, they are collecting data from your computer that they can either use to steal from you or sell to someone who is willing to abuse your personal information.

With music and movies making the shift from CD's and DVD's to online downloads there's been a massive increase in the distribution of adware and spyware with these downloads. It's easy to get people to download "free" music and that's why so many people get spyware and adware on their computers. Peer to peer (P2P) download sites require you to download their software which is riddled with all kinds of adware. Special care should be taken on download sites as it's an easy way for the wrong people to get stuff unto your computer.

Although it's important to always have up to date adware and spyware software to protect your computer, you need to be diligent and aware of the threats. Don't download suspicious files and never download anything from suspicious sites. Be careful what download and if you get any suspicious emails, just delete it. Don't take any chances.

What Is Malware? A Brief Definition by M. Brandon Wilson

What is malware? It is any malicious program installed on your computer, without your consent, by an outside third party. And to say these "third parties" have less than honorable intentions is an understatement. Some of them want to steal your information. And others just think its fun to cause damage to your computer. There are many different kinds of malware, from annoying to truly destructive. And here is what you need to look out for.

Viruses

This type of malware infects your computer, much like a virus can infect the human body. Once on your work, viruses get busy causing as much damage as possible, including deleting important information and eating up system resources. If you've had a problem with your computer freezing up--or, worse, you've experienced a computer crash--it is possible that your computer has been infected by a virus.

Spyware

These malicious programs do pretty much what the name implies. They spy on your computer activities, and then transmit that information to one of those dishonorable third parties. Spyware programs are largely responsible for the identity theft epidemic that is showing no signs of letting up any time soon. The purpose of this type of malware is to steal your personal information, especially financial information. And, once someone has that, there are almost no limits to the damage they can cause before you catch on and can even stop trying to put a stop to it.

Trojan Horses

The primary job of this type of malware is to hide, whether that's hiding itself or some other malicious program. Trojan horses disguise things like viruses and spyware as something harmless, so you won't know it's there before the damage has already been done. By which time, it might already be too late.

As much as we might want it to, the malware problem isn't going to just go away. There will always be people out there with nothing better to do than design programs to harm your computer or steal your personal information. And all you can really do is learn to protect your computer from these malicious programs.