| Publisher | Towson University | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 267.8KB PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5 | Date added | 05 Nov 2004 |
| Topics | Spyware, Security Management | ||
| Downloads | 13 | ||
Spyware may be installed secretly when downloading software. It is designed to collect personal data from your computer, providing it to the company that produced the Spyware. Adware is a hidden program on your computer, which creates annoying pop-up advertisements. Both are often complicated to remove once installed. Office of Technology Services (OTS) has found two reliable programs, Ad Aware and Spybot Search and Destroy, to remove these harmful items.
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