A personal computer often stores information that is intended only for private or corporate use. But sometimes there are those who want to penetrate your secrets. How to protect yourself from unwanted interference and find possible spyware on your computer?
Instructions
Step 1
Look for symptoms that may indicate spyware is on your computer. First of all, see if your internet connection is fast. If your computer starts to connect to the network slower than usual, then there may be some third-party software involved, and you should also pay attention to a significant amount of spam in your mailbox. This fact alone does not guarantee the presence of spyware, but if there are several suspicious symptoms, then you should think about the security of your data. Another possible symptom is pop-up windows that offer you to install various programs. It is also worth worrying if some file from your computer tries to establish a connection with a remote server on its own.
Step 2
Consider if you might have gotten spyware in one of the following ways. If you have visited some untrustworthy websites and followed suspicious links, then it is very likely that you could have picked up spyware there. When downloading client applications, it is also possible to get spyware or malware on your computer. And some of these programs can independently join the browser and do not give out their presence.
Step 3
Check your computer using special programs. If there is no clear cause for spyware, but you suspect it is, run Windows Live OneCare Security Scanners. Any other similar program can be used.
Step 4
Install spyware protection on your computer. Most computers have such programs already installed, but if you do not have it or the quality of protection is not satisfactory, then you can download and install the antispyware program to keep your data safe.
