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Spyware is a computer program that resides on PCs that poses a serious threat to one’s privacy by tracking the movements of users while browsing the web. It steals important data like username, password, and other important data like bank account and credit card information without the knowledge of any computer users. This leave the users unprotected with this menace which is also comparable to virus and worms in terms of negative impact to a person’s privacy. Other things that a spyware can do to your computer are browser hijacking and unwanted advertisement displays.

Here are some simple guides that will help to protect you from those nasty spywares:
1. Update your web browser regulary.
2. Update your Windows regularly.
3. Keep a up-to-date Anti-virus software running in your computer.
4. Avoid Clicking of pop-ups while browsing the Internet.
5. Avoid downloading free music from unknown and untrusted sites.
6. Avoid downloading shareware from unknown and untrusted sites.