 Spyware Protection |
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Spyware has eclipsed viruses as
the fastest growing online threat,
infecting nearly 90% of Internet
connected PCs. If you are like most
internet users, chances are you are
infected with not just one, but many, of
these programs. Simply surfing the
internet, reading email, downloading
music or other files can infect your PC
without you knowing it.
Call the MicroAge Service Department at
979-846-9727 to learn more about
our spyware removal services.
What is spyware?
The term "spyware" generically
refers to software programs made by
unscrupulous marketing companies that
allow them to snoop on your browsing
activity, see what you purchase, and
cause pop-up ads to appear on your
computer.
More specifically, Adware is
any software program that causes
advertising banners to be displayed to
the user. Spyware is any software
program that sends data back to a third
party without asking you for permission.
Why are these programs a problem?
Spyware causes lots of problems on
your PC without you ever suspecting it's
there. Have you ever noticed that your
computer runs a lot better when you
first purchase it than it does months
later? The most likely culprit is
spyware.
Why should I care?
Spyware ...
* Consumes resources on your PC
* Slows it down
* Causes it to crash
* Interferes with your web browser,
slowing it down or causing downloads to
fail. It can even hijack your browser,
redirecting you and your children to
sites with objectionable material
* Slows down your internet connection
because while you are surfing, it is
sending information about your surfing
habits to ad companies, who then target
you with popup ads that fit your
preferences
* Costs you money - If you are paying
for dialup internet access, spyware is
literally costing you money.
In short, while spyware is typically
not hazardous to your PC, it is annoying
and unnecessary. It's the next
generation of spam.
How did I get it?
Spyware can infect your system in
many different ways: visiting a
spy-spreading web site, opening a
spy-carrying email attachment,
downloading a spy as part of another
(often "free") software program, etc.
Your privacy, and even your identity, is
at high risk if you surf the Internet
more than one hour a week, share your
computer or use file-sharing programs
like KaZaa. Traditional anti-virus
programs and firewalls don't offer
protection from invasive and harmful
spyware programs that can manifest
themselves in many ways on your PC.
How do I get rid of it?
If you suspect that your system is
infected with spyware or other
malicious programs, contact the
MicroAge Service Department
at 979-846-9727. We offer spyware
removal services at standard labor
rates.
Popular Removal Programs:
Be careful! There are programs out
there that claim to stop spyware, but
will actually install it on your PC and
prevent anti-spyware programs from
operating correctly in the future.
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Virus Protection |
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Viruses, worms, and Trojan Horses are malicious programs that can cause damage to your computer and information on your computer, slow down the Internet, and use your computer to spread themselves to your friends, family, co-workers, and the rest of the Web.
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Let us help... |
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We offer spyware and virus removal services at standard
labor rates.
Our certified technicians will thoroughly examine your
computer for spyware, virus, or other malicious
programs, isolate and remove all infections found, and
repair damaged files as completely as possible!
If you suspect that your system is
infected with spyware, virus, or other
malicious programs, contact the
MicroAge Service Department
at 979-846-9727, or come by
our offices at 1400 University Drive in College Station.
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