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US-CERT Cyber Security Tip ST04-016 -- Recognizing and Avoiding Spyware
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- The following symptoms may indicate that spyware is installed on
- you are subjected to endless pop-up windows
- you are redirected to web sites other than the one you typed into
your browser - new, unexpected toolbars appear in your web browser
- new, unexpected icons appear in the task tray at the bottom of
your screen - your browser's home page suddenly changed
- the search engine your browser opens when you click "search" has
been changed - certain keys fail to work in your browser (e.g., the tab key
doesn't work when you are moving to the next field within a form) - random Windows error messages begin to appear
- your computer suddenly seems very slow when opening programs or
processing tasks (saving files, etc.)
your computer: -
- To avoid unintentionally installing it yourself, follow these good
- Don't click on links within pop-up windows - Because pop-up
windows are often a product of spyware, clicking on the window may
install spyware software on your computer. To close the pop-up window,
click on the "X" icon in the titlebar instead of a "close" link within
the window. - Choose "no" when asked unexpected questions - Be wary of
unexpected dialog boxes asking whether you want to run a particular
program or perform another type of task. Always select "no" or
"cancel," or close the dialog box by clicking the "X" icon in the
titlebar. - Be wary of free downloadable software - There are many
sites that offer customized toolbars or other features that appeal to
users. Don't download programs from sites you don't trust, and realize
that you may be exposing your computer to spyware by downloading some
of these programs. - Don't follow email links claiming to offer anti-spyware
software - Like email viruses, the links may serve the opposite
purpose and actually install the spyware it claims to be eliminating.
security practices: - Don't click on links within pop-up windows - Because pop-up
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