Most people who use computers are afraid of spyware and the problems it causes. Therefore, to learn all about spyware and how to protect it. How will you know if you have a complete knowledge? Well you can do is surf the World Wide Web for the latest spyware and computer security.

You can test your knowledge by taking self-exams and tests. Companies like Microsoft are very consumer friendly and make an effort to upload tons of information on computers and software to users in the pursuit of knowledge.

According to Microsoft you can test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

1. How will you prevent children from accidentally downloading spyware?

The answer should be: You can prevent children from downloading spyware, giving them a limited user account.

2. What are browser cookies?

Answer: These are created by unethical people to track your browsing preferences for their own use, throw it in your PC with advertisements and marketing tactics to steal personal information like bank details, credit card numbers and so on, and causing damage to your computer and business by stealing data or files.

3. How can we use technology to protect your computer?

Answer: Many of the computer giants are offering software and hardware to prevent spyware attacks. For example, Windows Defender Beta 2 is an option.

4. What is Windows Defender?

Answer: This is an anti-spyware software can detect spyware and warn immediately inform him of possible dangers and new spywares, remove spyware. Protect your PC against pop ups, slow functioning, security threats, and infections.

5. What are the common symptoms that show your computer is infected?

Answer: The signs are unwarranted pop ups, strange PC behavior, change homepage settings, appearance of the new tool bars not installed by you, slowing down the computer, lost files, computer crashing, and so on.

6. What are the precautions to be taken?
A: The precautions include installing a firewall, update all software, pay attention to security settings, application programs anti-spyware, use the Internet safely.

7. It is a firewall useful?

Answer: Yes, we analyze all the information and acts as a filter for anything even remotely suspect will not be allowed, will create a protective layer and prevent unwanted sources of detection of your computer on the network.

8. How does spyware and protects your computer?

A: Spyware is a thief can use information about you, steal files, and place the unwanted material on your computer. The PC should be protected through the use of firewalls, anti-spyware hardware and software, and careful navigation, and downloads.

9. Where can I get protection against spyware?

Answer: There are many choices a few are: Platinum Internet Security 2005, Microsoft Beta 2, Webroot Spy Sweeper, Sunbelt Counter Spy, and Spybot.

10. List three safety measures?

Answer: Do not open emails with attachments from unknown sources, the use of a spam protector of all email accounts, and avoid using messengers.


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