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Because your security is important, you want to be well-informed about ever-changing threats to your home and small business computers. Spyware Blocker Guide was created to offer you assistance in finding top-quality information on computer security topics, products and services. We know it's a challenge to extract the select sources of really useful information, even if you have lots of time to wade through the vast sea of information available from the Internet, print and other media sources. It's an additional challenge to put into action the good ideas you find.
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Recent Reviews Comparison Table 12 Critical Tips You Must Know Now (Step 1), including: -- Why is spyware your #1 computer threat? -- What are spyware & adware? -- Signs of spyware infection -- What are the top anti-spyware programs, rated by independent expert reviewers? -- Watch for these "Common Pitfalls"... -- Why do experts recommend using 2 or more programs? What steps you need to take TODAY (Step 2), including: -- "To Do Now--Quick Checklist"
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More Top Spyware Questions (FAQ's): -- More info on best programs -- More on "Our Ratings" -- More Types of Spyware -- Why is spyware worsening? (Big Money) -- If you're badly infected -- Selected References Advanced / Expert Considerations: -- Advanced / Expert Combinations -- Suggested Features in Spyware Removers -- Recent Top Threats -- Experts: Optimizing these? -- Recent Developments |
"No consumer would walk down the street waving a stack of cash or leave their wallet sitting in a public place, but far too many are doing the exact same thing online. Without basic protections like anti-virus, spyware protection and a firewall, consumers are leaving their personal and financial information at risk."
Tatiana Gau, AOL's Chief Trust Officer and Senior Vice President for Integrity Assurance. (Cited in NCSA / AOL Inhome study, released 10-2004)