1. What is Spyware?
2. How can I protect myself from Spyware?
3. Why do you recommend Spyware Doctor?

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1. What is Spyware?

Spyware is any program that installs on your computer without your knowledge and consent. Spyware is also commonly called malware and/or adware. In the past, the purpose of spyware programs was to secretly collect your personal information and send it the hacker who wrote the program. Basically, these malicious programs were like a virtual spy on your computer, hence the name spyware. Recently, spyware programs aren’t actually trying to steal your personal information, instead their aim is to scare you into paying the hacker money. This is done by performing a fake security scan on your computer and telling you that a full license of the fake scanner program is needed to fix the security issues. If you don’t pay or remove the spyware program, it will bombard you with fake security popups and warnings. In addition, some of these spyware programs even hijack your web browser and send you to fake websites in order to scam you out of money. Never pay for a license of a spyware program, if you do your credit card details may get stolen. The only safe way to get rid of the fake warning messages is to remove the spyware from your computer.

2. How can I protect myself from Spyware?

To protect yourself from spyware infections, there are several things you can do. First, do not click on websites and links in emails that you are unsure of; many of these sites contain viruses that install spyware onto your computer. We recommend downloading the HOSTS file from here, which contains a complete, up-to-date list of malicious websites. Secondly, you should have a trusted antispyware program installed on your computer. An antispyware program will block spyware infections from occurring. Make sure to get a spyware blocker program that keeps their threat database constantly updated. We recommend Spyware Doctor because of their great customer support and constantly updated threat database.

3. Why do you recommend Spyware Doctor?

We have tried various antispyware programs and came to the conclusion that Spyware Doctor is currently the most reliable, easily-to-use program available. It detected and removed 100% of the spyware infections that were reported on this site. Their customer support is excellent and will even walk you through the process of detecting and removing a spyware infection. It has also received numerous industry awards:

Scanning and detection of spyware with Spyware Doctor is completely free, you only need to purchase Spyware Doctor if it can remove the spyware for you. Spyware Doctor is backed by a 100% 30-day, Money Back Guarantee.