What can do to stop spyware?

[eyesontech]

There are a few things you can do. Don't download programs by companies you are not familiar with. Avoid shareware and freeware. Don't download illegal pirated software. Set your browser security to HIGH. One Internet Explorer, click Tools > Internet Options > then the Security tab and move the slider to MEDIUM or preferably HIGH. The only problem with this is it may block access to some websites you want to see. Ultimately your best bet is to get an anti-spyware program and scan your system regularly.

[fredilan]

another thing, avoid porn websites. these are sites inflicted with so much spyware that clicking on a sublink might already have injected your PC with a tracking spyware :D

[mini_0]

Get a good firewal as the one that is built into the windows OS already is not that good to stop the spyware and adware to get into the system , i usethe zonealarm firewall and i think it is good enough and the best deal for a lessser price .For instance, some spyware records the keystrokes. These malicious variants can learn the logins, passwords, and even the credit card information.this can only be stopped by an additional firewall .

[rowenahere]

Downloads: Majority comes from downloads, so to verify the site before downloading. If require freeware/shareware programs, search safe sites like Tucows Downloads - Download Freeware and Shareware Software or download.com.


Agreement: Check out the EULA (End User License Agreement), which comes with terms of agreement to continue installing and often skipped, giving permission to install spyware.to unknown softwares. It is better not to accept unless sure of the software source.

PopUps: Popup messages are common and often overlooked by pressing the buttons, which might be the permission to install spyware. So, it is better to read the contents and not choose any button, but close/cancel it instead.

Virus/Firewall: Have one installed and ensure that they detect and block worms, trojans, spyware, adware etc and keep them up-to-date, like the commercial software AdAware Pro

Scan: Possibility of infection should not be dismissed. If not have the commercial protective softwares, can go for freeware like AdAware, Spybot Search & Destroy, which do not monitor the PC in real time, but can be used during manual scanning for detection and removal.