Is your computer running slower than normal? Are you concerned that someone could access your computer and steal your private information and use it against you? If so, these are the feelings I've shared with you in the past.

Some time ago my 3 year old computer was running so slow I had to buy a new computer. Or at least I thought I needed a new computer. Then, within weeks of surfing the Internet, my new team was also running very slowly. Additionally, some programs do not work properly on my computer, and I recognize some of the programs that were running on the computer. That scared me more. It was these programs that were tracking my keystrokes on the computer or programs that not only recalls the installation? I knew I had to find an answer and quick solution.

The truth is that we can all put up a slow computer, but very few of us want others to have access to information on our computers, but that's exactly what can happen when spyware or malware loaded on our computers without our knowledge.

According to the website of Spyware Nuker, "Spyware applications are programs and files that hide on your PC hard drive without your direct knowledge. These programs allow hackers and advertising companies to track your every move, both online and even when working offline. You can follow the sites you visit, items that you purchase online, send and receive messages, your instant message dialog, and worst of all, you can even record your number credit card, personal identification numbers, and all their passwords. If you use dialup to connect to the Internet then spyware can be used to bill 900 numbers to your phone bill. This is just a short list of the damage that spyware can cause. "

The site also provides statistics showing that spyware is a huge problem many people make. "27.3 million Americans have been victims of identity theft in the last five years, including 9.91 million people or 4.6% of the population in the last year."

It is also very easy for your computer is infected with spyware "Most of all downloadable games, music, screensavers, etc., can infect your computer with spyware or adware. Most people do not know that after the click in a random "pop up" ad, your computer may have been infected with spyware or adware. "

No matter how we get spyware, here are 10 very real reasons you do not want spyware on your computer.

1. Your computer may start running slower
2. Some programs on your computer will not work correctly
3. You may not recognize programs that are now on the team, as they may have been installed there by a spyware related web site or program you loaded on your computer.

Also, you may be concerned that,

4. Someone might be able to read your e-mails
5. Someone might be able to access your email list
6. Someone might be able to see you track the keystrokes you type
7. Someone might be able to access your credit card information on your PC
8. Someone might be able to access your password list on the computer
9. Someone could steal your social security number
10. Someone might be able to track all websites you visit

As I mentioned, most of these programs on your computer to not even know, but another frustrating part is I realized some of these programs because I remember installing and removing them! So now I know that when you install some of these services less useful to track passwords online or programs to help with the email or keep track of time, even if the uninstall, there may be gone from our computers. Still in our computers, waiting to spy on us, at least.

A great way to find and remove spyware is to run a spyware detector and remover. Most spyware detection and removal software today offers a free scan to verify that you do or do not have spyware on your computer.