There may be spyware lurking on your computer, and you don't even know it. Actually, I am pretty confident that there IS spyware on your PC, since it is estimated that spyware invades 91 percent of computers with an internet connection.
How dangerous is spyware? It depends on what type is on your PC. Some of them are used as advertising tools. Do you get what seems to be an endless series of pop- ups, or has the home page on your browser changed even though you have done absolutely nothing to it? These are indicators of spyware that focuses on advertising. They're really more of an annoyance than anything else. The spyware you need to be worried about is the kind that is used to keep tabs on your personal banking and credit information. This type of spyware can be used to drain your bank account.
So how do you know what type of spyware is on your computer? You don't, and that is why it is so important that you get rid of it right away. You can try to do this on your own, but you are asking for problems if you attempt this. Spyware can be difficult to detect, and easy to mistake. If you mistakenly delete the wrong file, you could end up deleting a file Windows relies on to operate. Instead, opt for a spyware cleaner, which will scan your PC for intruders, delete them, and work to make sure that they stay off your PC in the future
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