Spyware & Scumware: Part IV

Dear Reader,
It wasn't easy to tell you about this in a few words without it sounding like yet another Internet-Cry-Wolf which it truly isn't. What started as one article became four! Webmasters easily grasp the ramifications of what is happening & are very concerned but the net isn't just peopled with webmasters. It's the average computer user-surfer who is being conned. I hope I've explained this in a way that everyone can understand.

Please Note: I am NOT saying that every one of these programs DOES all of these things. I am simply telling you what they are CAPABLE of doing. It is still your right to install whatever you choose on your computer. It is also your right to know & understand what you are getting from these programs!!

Naturally, the other issue that is concerning webmasters is the unethical stealing of traffic & the display of advertising links & overlaid banners which the website has NOT approved or been paid for! Many websites are in financial trouble, my own included. Ad revenue has dropped by 90% in the last year because of falling ad rates. Where we were earning $3,000 a month we are now lucky to earn $300. Steal some more of that & we'll have two choices left; close the website OR charge you to view it!! Hundreds of webmasters are saying the same thing.

Please! Help keep your favourite websites FREE!
Clean up your computer TODAY!

As I've already said, proper clean up isn't easy but it can be done. Here's some links to help you.
Good luck & happy downloading!
Dee & Brian

Ad-Aware will get rid of spyware &, used regularly, will help you keep your system clean.

Need a password keeper/form filler to replace Gator?? AI RoboForm is excellent & true FREEware!

The Scumware website will tell you if you have scumware installed & how to clean it up. There's a wealth of further information there too.

Is it spyware or is it freeware? The Spychecker Database will help you decide before you download!

Just in case you're still not convinced check out what Steve Gibson has to say about Spyware.

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