Spyware and adware infections have become a top concern for IT operations as well as security managers. While much of this code is benign, some is not. Even if a security risk isn't present, cookies and pop-ups can cause significant performance and productivity problems. Enterprises are encouraged to follow the recommendations in this article to keep their systems properly "scrubbed". This paper will look at the evolution of adware and spyware, and offer suggestions for preventing and mitigating these risks to the enterprise.
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