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Computers & Technology > Spyware & Adware Preventing spyware infection: Safe browsing tips

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Spyware, the bubonic plague of the internet. As a technician, spyware by no stretch of the imagination the most common computer problem. Spyware infestation can be prevented if the correct measures are taken.

To begin with, we must look at where the largest percentage of spyware comes from. The vast majority of these sites are either adult or illegal in nature, more specifically pornographic or warez sites. Common sense would dictate that the most obvious way of preventing a spyware infection is to avoid going to these sites. On an unrelated note, common sense seems to be lacking in today...

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