http://www.spyware-gurus.com Anti-Spyware Resource for Safe Internet Usage Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:24:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Identity theft is a real and suprisingly frequent threat. And given the risk to your credit rating and liability, it should be one of your priorities. The reason why is because identity thieves are preying on innocent people just like you, and taking advantage of your trust and lack of ... http://www.spyware-gurus.com/spyware-affects/anti-spyware-software-protect-yourself-from-identity-theft/ Is your computer infected with Spyware? If you're not sure, you need to find out. Here's why... Spyware is software that you unknowingly download onto your system. At best, this information is used to display unwanted advertisements. These can be a pain and depending on the content, embarrassing or offensive. At worst, it can ... http://www.spyware-gurus.com/spyware-affects/spyware-can-cause-damage-to-your-computer/ Did you know that leaving your browser  set to the default settings will allow websites to put spyware and browser hi-jacks on your computer via cookies? Did you know that when your computer becomes filled with popups and slows to a halt, it is usually spyware at the backend causing your ... http://www.spyware-gurus.com/antispyware-definitions/how-to-prevent-spyware/ It is unfortunate that most of computer users are not aware of what a spyware can do. Most of them don't even realize that the spyware lurks in the background within the shadows of their computer's hard drives. The question is, what is exactly is spyware? This article will finally ... http://www.spyware-gurus.com/antispyware-definitions/how-to-protect-your-computer-from-spyware/ Install an anti-virus and/or anti-spyware software program and make sure to keep it updated regularly - i.e.: download regular software updates etc. Make sure you scan your PC regularly. Perform regular system backups.  If you contract a virus and have to revuild your entire PC, it may be the only way to ... http://www.spyware-gurus.com/spyware-basics/top-10-tips-for-keeping-you-safe-this-year/ With so many different terms used to describe potentially harmful threats to your online privacy and safety, it can get rather confusing.  Here is a short list of some of the most common terms. Adware Typically, adware components install alongside a shareware or freeware application and bring targeted advertisements to your computer. ... http://www.spyware-gurus.com/antispyware-definitions/glossary-of-spyware/ Routes of infection Malicious websites attempt to install spyware on readers' computers. Spyware does not directly spread in the manner of a computer virus or worm: generally, an infected system does not attempt to transmit the infection to other computers. Instead, spyware gets on a system through deception of the user or ... http://www.spyware-gurus.com/spyware-basics/different-types-of-spyware/ Welcome to the Spyware-Gurus Research Center. We source the web for the latest research and identities of new spyware and malware infections so that you don't have to and also for your protection. Our Spyware, Adware and Malware database is a comprehensive list of current threats identified from such renowned sources as ... http://www.spyware-gurus.com/spyware-threats/spyware-and-other-current-threats/ Spyware, adware and tracking The term adware frequently refers to any software which displays advertisements, whether or not the user has consented. Programs such as the Eudora mail client display advertisements as an alternative to shareware registration fees. These classify as "adware" in the sense of advertising-supported software, but not as ... http://www.spyware-gurus.com/spyware-definitions/spyware-definitions/ The first recorded use of the term spyware occurred on October 16, 1995 in a Usenet post that poked fun at Microsoft's business model.  Spyware at first denoted hardware meant for espionage purposes.  However, in early 2000 the founder of Zone Labs, Gregor Freund, used the term in a press ... http://www.spyware-gurus.com/spyware-history/history-development-of-spyware/