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Spyware is a type of malware that enters your PC to track your browsing habits and fetch your confidential information such as banking details, login id, password, and credit & debit card information. Released by cybercriminals, spyware is often used to target PC users to steal financial details.\u00a0\u00a0 Spyware can be very dangerous if not detected and removed from your PC.<\/p>\n
Here, we have added some tips that will help you remain safe from spyware attacks.<\/p>\n
The internet is flooded with free software, which lures PC users to download them. These software can be photo editing software or video player. Although free software may be useful to you, it can also land you in trouble. Free software is often bundled with harmful malware which gets activated once you download or run the freeware. It\u2019s always better to download software from an authentic website rather than 3rd<\/sup> party sites.<\/p>\n Online pop-up ads can be irritating and also harmful for your PC. These pop-up ads come with cancel and close button, clicking on which you will be directed to a 3rd<\/sup> party site. Also, there are chances of spyware getting downloaded when you click on these ads. Best way to remain safe is directly close the window from the browser.<\/p>\n If your antivirus has a safe browsing feature that\u2019s really good. However, if it does not have one then you can switch to REVE Antivirus, which has this feature. Safe browsing is an excellent way by which you can browse in a private environment, which is free from cookies, keyloggers etc.\u00a0 Once you download REVE Antivirus, safe browsing icon is visible on your desktop. Clicking on this icon, the safe browsing window opens. Now, you can easily browse in a private environment and remain safe from cyber threats.<\/p>\n Use Popup blockers to get rid of pop up ads that redirect you to websites filled with spyware and malware. Although there are advantages of installing a pop-up blocker, you should remember that certain websites need pop up to execute some functions. So, you can use the feature \u201dAlways allow pop up for this website\u201d<\/p>\n Autorun feature is highly risky as it opens the door for malware to enter your PC whenever you insert a USB device in your computer. When autorun feature is activated on your PC, Trojan, spyware, and worm automatically get executed on your PC.<\/p>\n Email attachment is one of the best ways used by cyber crooks to transmit viruses. You may receive emails that seem to be from banks or reputed websites. Some of these emails may carry links and other may come with attachments. As a smart internet user, you should neither click on any such provided links nor download any attachment. Verify the sender email address and once you are satisfied, you can download the attachments.\u00a0 Also instead of clicking on links, you can manually type the URL on the browser.<\/p>\n Keeping your OS updated, you can strengthen your cyber defence against spyware, Trojan, and other malware. A weak and obsolete OS often becomes an easy target of cybercriminal and they can plant spyware in your system to track your confidential information. So whenever, you get notification of OS update, you should immediately go for it.<\/p>\nBeware of pop-up ads<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Use Safe Browsing feature<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Use popup blocker<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Disable the autorun feature<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Do not download random attachments<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Always keep your OS updated<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Use an Advanced Anti-Malware<\/strong><\/h3>\n