What is spyware?

Spyware is a program that can secretly gather information about you while you use your computer.

 Spyware can:

  • Slow down your computer
  • Alter your homepage
  • Produce lots of adverts or links to websites
  • Include keystroke loggers to record details such as your password and usernames

 To protect against spyware, please install reputable anti-virus software.

 

 Has your anti-virus software detected spyware?

 Follow its instructions to remove the spyware.

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