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Be sure to Click 'Online Solutions' to scan your computer free (no catches). If you think you are already protected, scan anyway to see if your protection is working! What is Spyware? In general, spyware is any technology that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge. On the Internet, spyware is programming that is put in someone's computer to secretly gather information about the user and relay it to advertisers or other interested parties. Spyware can get in a computer as a software virus or as the result of installing a new program. Data collecting programs that are installed with the user's knowledge are not, properly speaking, spyware, if the user fully understands what data is being collected and with whom it is being shared. Spyware is part of an overall public concern about privacy on the Internet. What is adware? Advertising supported software (adware) is a product that is available for free and in exchange displays advertising banners within the software interface. Instead of you having to pay for the software, the company creates revenue by selling advertising space in the software product. Adware will usually install additional third party components on your system and may exchange statistical data with a remote location over the internet. Most of the time, if you prefer a "non advertised" product, you have the option to purchase a version that does not display any banners. However, you are free to use the advertising supported version at no charge for as long as you like. Usually, taking advantage of these free products involves to provide some information about yourself that is used to target content and measuring effectiveness on behalf of paying advertisers. Please read the license agreement for any products you install and pay attention to the privacy policies of the company.
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