Spyware

How Spyware Attacks
Spyware can be downloaded from Web sites, email messages, instant messages, and from direct file-sharing connections. Additionally, a user may unknowingly receive spyware by accepting an End User License Agreement from a software program.
How Do You Know You Need Antispyware
Spyware frequently attempts to remain unnoticed, either by actively hiding or by simply not making its presence on a system known to the user
What To Do: Anti-spyware Protection
Use Norton Internet Security to provide anti-spyware protection and proactively protect from other security risks
Configure the firewall in Norton Internet Security to block unsolicited requests for outbound communication
Do not accept or open suspicious error dialogs from within the browser
Spyware may come as part of a "free deal" offer - do not accept free deals
Always read carefully the End User License agreement at Install time and cancel if other “programs” are being installed as part of the desired program
Keep software and security patches up to date
How Do I Avoid Spyware?
Be selective about what you download to your computer
Read licensing agreements
Watch out for anti-spyware scams
Beware of clickable ads
Keep your Internet browser up to date
Scan your computer often