Spyware
Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent first. It is often associated with software that displays advertisements (called adware) that tracks personal or sensitive informationand it hides itself somewhere on your computer collecting information about you and what you do on the internet
These programs can change your Web browser's home page or search page, or add additional components to your browser you don't need or want. Spyware is becoming more sophisticated and many applications are designed to spread themselves out on your PC, making it more difficult to wipe them out completely
Because it is becoming an increasing threat, a
spyware removal program running on
your PC is essential.
You may want to consider adding an anti-spyware program to your PC.
Norton Internet Security is a suite that includes a firewall, antivirus, antispyware as well as email scnanning capabilities. It is a very good all-in-one defense for today’s online threats.