Adware:  Our definition: Any software application in which advertising banners are displayed while the program is running is called Adware.

  Spyware:  Spyware is any software that transmits information back to a third party without notifying the user. Note: Some privacy advocates also call legitimate computer monitoring, filtering, Internet monitoring, password recovery, security or surveillance software "Spyware" because it could be used without notifying the users.  

  Web Browser HiJacker These are programs that change settings in your browser without your knowledge. These programs will often times change your browser's homepage and searching features and often reset itself again and again and will not let you remove it. This is done in an effort to drive revenue to a different homepage advertiser as well as force their virus and spyware software onto your computer. These browser hijackers can also compile and transmit your searching habits and well as other personal information.  

  How to Turn On “Safe Search” features of Search Engines- article with a list of all major search engines with instructions how to turn on the strict web filtering feature known as “safe searching”. Please keep in mind, however, that just as you can turn this feature on, a savvy child can also turn this feature off. Click Here

E-Mail Filters What is an e-mail filter? These programs can help separate your spam from the mail you really want to read.  Junk Email Filter (tm) SpamButcher Junk Email Filter Update junk e-mail filters for Outlook The Apache SpamAssassin Project	Virus Protection These are specialized utilities for virus removal.   The list is updated on regular basis. AVG FREE Avast Antivirus Stop Sign Tools Virus Tools for Removal after infection	AdWare - SpyWare - Hijacker These are programs that protect your computer from POP-UP ads which automaticly download data to your computer without your knowledge Free Spyware Detection & Removal Ad Aware Download Spybot Dearch & Destroy Zone Alarm
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