Spyware. Is it eating away at your system? Spyware and other unwanted software can invade your privacy, collect personal information, bombard you with pop-up windows, slow down your computer, change the configuration of your computers without your knowledge, and even make your computer crash.
Your business may have spyware on your computers if:
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You see pop-up advertisements even when you're not on the Web.
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The page your Web browser first opens to (your home page) or your browser search settings have changed without your knowledge.
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You notice a new toolbar in your browser that you didn't want,
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Your computer takes longer than usual to complete certain tasks.
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You experience a sudden rise in computer crashes.
Many kinds of unwanted software, including spyware, are designed to be difficult to remove. If you try to uninstall this software like any other program, you might find that the program reappears as soon as you restart your computer. If you're having trouble uninstalling unwanted software, you may need to download a tool to do the job for you.
What you need to do is take control. We can help. We’ve identified several proactive programs that prevent spyware from getting into your system.
The best approach is to prevent spyware from entering your computers and network in the first place.
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Install updates regularly
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Adjust your Internet browser security settings
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Use a firewall
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Create rules for safe surfing and downloading
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Install anti-spyware protection
If spyware is eating at your business, we can help you eliminate it. Even better, we can to set up systems to prevent spyware from striking your business computers again. Give us a call and let us show you how to stay spyware free.
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