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If your computers are connected to the Internet<\/a> in any way, they are regularly bombarded with spyware<\/a>, viruses, and other malware.<\/p>\n Here are 5 easy steps you can take to block these programs<\/a>, or at least detect and remove spyware from your company’s computer systems and networks<\/a>.<\/p>\n What are these sneaky little programs doing?<\/strong><\/p>\n The most benign spyware and adware simply look at the pages<\/a> you visit on the web so companies can fine-tune their marketing<\/a> based on profiling.<\/p>\n However, malicious spyware goes beyond tracking, monitoring<\/a> keystrokes, capturing passwords, and other functions that pose a definite security risk to your business<\/a>.<\/p>\n Be careful where you dump<\/strong><\/p>\n Unscrupulous programs<\/a> often come from unscrupulous sites. If you are looking for freeware<\/a> or shareware for a specific purpose, try searching for reputable sites<\/a> like cnet.com or download.com.<\/p>\n Actually read the EULA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n That is an End User License Agreement. It’s all the legal verbiage in that box about radio<\/a> buttons that say “No, I don’t agree” or “Yes, I accept these terms<\/a>.” Most people click “yes” so fast you would think they were playing a computer<\/a> game.<\/p>\n Please note that the EULA is a legal agreement<\/a> that you are entering into with the software vendor<\/a>, and they may be agreeing to install<\/a> spyware or allow a variety of other changes to your system. First assess whether it is worth it.<\/p>\n Read that popup<\/strong><\/p>\n Windows that appear on websites<\/a> are sometimes helpful. But sometimes clicking the button or link will start the installation of harmful software<\/a>. Like the EULA, many users will click “yes” or “ok” without pausing to read the text for it to disappear.<\/p>\n Maybe it said “Would you like to install our spyware program?” Okay, it is true that they do not go out and say it directly, but that is all the more reason to pause<\/a> and read those messages before accepting.<\/p>\n Defend yourself with antivirus software<\/strong><\/p>\n Viruses<\/a> are only a small part of the software that you need to protect yourself from. Antivirus<\/a> software has expanded to include the fight against worms, Trojans, vulnerabilities, pranks, hoaxes, and even spyware and adware.<\/p>\n Check that your company’s antivirus system<\/a> detects and blocks spyware. You can try a product like AdAware Pro, which will protect your system against spyware or adware in real time.<\/p>\n