Spyware Stats to pay attention to.

In early 2005 Webroot Software released its State of Spyware Report which was conducted by Webroot and Earthlink. In the survey over 4. 6 million computer systems were scanned during 2004 and the results have shown how threatening spyware has become. It was suggested that more than 90 percent of all computers with internet connections are infected with spyware. During the first quarter of 2005 approximately...

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Free AntiSpyware for Windows XP

Ratliff, J

Microsoft recently released a newer beta version of their AntiSpyware tool. After downloading and installing this new version of Antispyware, I must say I was impressed. The tool found everything I threw at it, including a few that AdAware could not find. Microsoft has also implemented a network for people to join if they wish to combat new spyware. It is kind of like a huge lab if you will. Althought the beat version is free, it does expire in July 2006, and MS is sure to charge for the final product. However, I think that this tool will be a great product for all computer users who are tired of constantly fighting spyware and adware. I am advising all of my clients at http://www.victoriatechnology.com to download it and try it out. You can find Microsoft Spyware here.

About the author: J. Ratliff is a web developer and technical guru. He runs Victoria Technology as well as Affiliate Ranch.


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