Archive: October 26th 2005

Five Behaviors On Which Spyware Companies Prey

October 26, 2005 by chengrob in Spyware

By Robert P. Lipschutz

Adware vendors, in their quest to infiltrate computers everywhere, benefit from confusion, a lack of user knowledge, and the realities of human nature. However, by using a combination of defensive strategies, you can lower the impact of adware on your computer. If you wish to enjoy the benefits of "free" Internet software, the primary carrier of adware, diligence is key.

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