Signs That Your Home Computer Is Infected by Spyware or Adware
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Signs Your Home Computer Might Be Infected with Spyware or Adware
When your home computer is affected by spyware or adware, you may notice several common signs. Here's what to watch for:
1) Sluggish PC Performance
Spyware and adware consume valuable system resources, like memory and bandwidth, which can drastically slow down your computer. This may result in unstable systems and reduced internet connection speeds as data is siphoned back to the spyware’s creator.2) Excessive Pop-Up Ads
If you encounter an unusual number of pop-up ads, your computer might be infected with adware. These ads can appear even without a web browser open, sometimes generating search results in separate windows or pop-ups related to visited websites or search terms.3) Unwanted Browser Toolbars
Often bundled with free software, these toolbars deliver ads based on your web activity and can be difficult to remove. Examples include 180 Search Assistant and Huntbar.4) Altered Browser Settings
Spyware often targets your internet favorites and start page, adding unwanted websites or altering your home page. Unexpected changes in these settings are clear signs of infection.5) Slow Start-Up Programs
Certain spyware variants add themselves to your startup program list, slowing boot times significantly. If this happens, check your startup list via MS Config on Windows XP and remove unfamiliar applications.6) Software Failures
Spyware can cause certain programs to crash or malfunction, particularly browsers like Internet Explorer.7) Hosts File Modifications
The Hosts File links IP addresses to host names. Spyware can alter these settings, redirecting you to malicious sites instead of your intended destination, such as being redirected away from yahoo.com.Stay vigilant for these signs and consider using anti-spyware software to protect your system.
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