Spyware, sometimes referred to as a tracking software, is a program that is installed secretly in someone’s computer to collect information about the user’s Internet activities, e-mail addresses, passwords and even credit card numbers. The information is then transmitted to a third party which uses it for advertising purposes. Spyware usually installs without the user’s knowledge and/or consent, as a drive-by download (sometimes by downloading a freeware or shareware program), or by clicking on a deceptive pop-up advertisement window. Spyware can be usually thought to be Adware, software designed to serve advertising, because it includes components for tracking and reporting user information. However, marketing companies refuse to have their products called “Spyware,” so as a result Internet security companies refer to such applications as “potentially unwanted programs”.

Signs Your Computer Has Spyware (Run Automatic Spyware Check with SpyHunter)

If you experience even one of the Spyware symptoms listed below, you may have Spyware in your computer.

Excessive Pop-up Advertisements

Spyware may bombard you with pop-up ads which are often related to adult or other objectionable web sites. Pop-ups can make your computer completely useless and cause huge system crashes. Spyware prevents you from doing your regular computer tasks and may track your surfing habits as well as your personal information. If you see pop-up ads when you turn on your computer or when you’re not even browsing the Web, you may have Spyware or other unwanted parasites on your computer.

Slow Computer Performance

Spyware may slow down your computer’s performance because it uses your hard drive’s resources to perform it’s tasks of delivering pop-up ads and sending information (user activity, screenshots, keystroke logs) to a third-party server. If your computer is taking long periods to reboot or causing system crashes, your computer may be infected with Spyware. 

New Toolbars, Desktop Shortcuts, & Unwanted Search Results

Computer hijackers can use Spyware to change your search results to direct you to websites they want you to see instead of what you actually searched for. Spyware can also add new toolbars to Internet Explorer without your knowledge. Even if you know how to manually remove malicious programs such as Spyware, they may return each time you restart your computer.

Spyware Parasite List - Removal Instructions Available!

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Packer.Malware.NSAnti.J is a spyware application that was designed by malware authors to evade anti-virus protection and to hide malware contents. ...

» 3wPlayer (Removal Instructions):
3wPlayer is a fake video media player that comes together with malicious Trojan and spyware programs. Once executed on your ... » Advanced Antivirus (Removal Instructions):
Advanced Antivirus (AdvancedAntivirus, AdvancedAntivirus2008, Antivirus 2008, AdvancedAntivirus 2008) is a fake anti-spyware software related to Vista Antivirus 2008, Windows Antivirus ... » Affiliate.Adware (Removal Instructions):
Affiliate.Adware is an adware program also known as Affiliate A, Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.dxm, and W32/Downloader.BDAG. Once installed on your machine, Affiliate.Adware ... » AntiVirus 2008 (Removal Instructions):
AntiVirus 2008 is another scam! AntiVirus 2008 is a fraudulent anti-spyware application that may sneak into your computer by a ... » Brodcast (Removal Instructions):
Brodcast, also known as DssAgent, is a spyware application which comes bundled with titles from Mattel Interactive/Brøderbund ... » Craagle (Removal Instructions):
Craagle is a harmful tool created to configure queries to search engines for finding serial numbers, software cracks and other ... » DesktopSnooper (Removal Instructions):
DesktopSnooper is a stealth screen capture program, which is installed by a remote attacker and starts up in hidden, stealth ... » DSSAgent (Removal Instructions):
SSAgent, also known as Broadcast, is a spyware product of Brøderbund Software that was discontinued on April, 2002. DSSAgent was ... » eBlaster (Removal Instructions):
eBlaster is a spyware application that may track your personal information. Once eBlaster in installed in your system, it may ... » Egodktf Toolbar (Removal Instructions):
Egodktf Toolbar is a nasty toolbar that is designed to secretly install itself into your system, import extra malware and ... » EmailObserver (Removal Instructions):
EmailObserver is a spyware program that is used to monitor sent and received emails on a computer. The program will ... » EmailSpyMonitor (Removal Instructions):
EmailSpyMonitor is an email monitoring program. EmailSpyMonitor is created to secretly log and keep all emails that are opened ... » ErrorGuard (Removal Instructions):
ErrorGuard is a spyware program that promises to fix system errors on your computer if you purchase ErrorGuard so such ... » ErrorKiller (Removal Instructions):
ErrorKiller is a corrupt anti-spyware program that may be pushed ... » ErrorSafe (Removal Instructions):
ErrorSafe, a WinFixer clone, is a rogue ... » Fake-Mailer (Removal Instructions):
FakeMailer is a hacking tool created to provide annonymous mail service from your computer to other users. FakeMailer will also ... » FreePornus (Removal Instructions):
FreePornus is a spyware cookie classified as pornographic. FreePornus will keep a track of your personal information and surfing habits ... » FurryFemales (Removal Instructions):
FurryFemales is a pornographic spyware cookie created to tracks your personal information and Internet browsing preferences as you surf the ... » FurryFemales (Removal Instructions):
FurryFemales is a spyware cookie classified as pornographic. FurryFemales tracks your personal information and Internet browsing habits as ... » ICQMonitor (Removal Instructions):
ICQMonitor is a spyware tool designed to remotely observe and log all ICQ conversations on a local network. ICQMonitor employs ... » IE AntiSpyware (Removal Instructions):
IE AntiSpyware (IEAntiSpyware) is a rogue spyware remover that leaps into your computer by a Trojan (Zlob or Vundo) through ... » IESecurityPro (Removal Instructions):
IESecurityPro, also known as Internet Explorer Security Pro, is a ... » IMDetect (Removal Instructions):
IMDetect is a network monitoring application designed to capture AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) communication packets. IMDetect monitors and collects both ... » KnowHowProtection (Removal Instructions):
KnowHowProtection is a corrupt spyware removal tool designed to goad ... » Malware Protector 2008 (Removal Instructions):
We had heard about bugs infecting computer systems... But, bugs eating away your desktop image?! Never. Malware Protector 2008 (MalwareProtector ... » MicroBillSys (Removal Instructions):
MicroBillSys is a nasty malicious application that is associated with several pornographic websites, including www.Sexxxpassport.com, www.Mysexworld.com, and www.Membersmatter.net. Once it ... » MySpaceIM Monitor Sniffer (Removal Instructions):
MySpaceIM Monitor Sniffer is a malicious spyware program that runs in stealth mode and records MySpace messages that are viewed ... » NetBrowserPro (Removal Instructions):
NetBrowserPro is a harmful Internet browser that pretends to include a "secure" mechanism allowing to view pornographic websites. NetBrowserPro is ... » Pakes Trojan (Removal Instructions):
Pakes Trojan is a malevolent spyware Trojan. After the installation it will instantaneously overtake your computer in order to reduce ...