Inside Spyware: A Guide to Finding, Removing and Preventing Online Pests

"…spyware, adware, viruses & trojans are a part of a group collectively known as "malware" or "pestware."
Introduction
Trojans
Spyware
Adware
Viruses

Symptoms
Computer Behavior
Offline Symptoms
Pop-Up Advertisements

Identifying Spyware
Malicious or Annoying?
Researching Spyware
Locating Pests

Pestware Removal
Spyware and Scanning Software
Other Removal Options

Pestware Prevention
Safe E-Mailing
Safe Surfing
File-Sharing Applications
Browser Settings
Blocking Pop-Up Ads
Windows Messenger Pop-Ups
Spyware Prevention Software
Secure Computing

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