Yes, there's a supplementary order in the malware stakes; it is called 'scareware'. That is just my own tag, but it describes completely what I have experienced lately. Scareware refers to spyware that attempts to startle you into doing or purchasing something.
Let's start off at the beginning. What is Spyware? Spyware and adware is any type of computer software that installs itself on your computer without you knowing. Its purpose is not as damaging as that of a virus. But it causes you lots of problems for sure. Spyware in essence has two purposes. One is to trace your browsing habits and keystrokes and the other is to deluge you with adverts. Normally the information provided by the former is what is offered to advertsing businesses, as prospects. The adverts you get may well be applicable to your browsing habits. That is how they know; by recording your keystrokes.
Particular spyware and adware is able to even document your bank information and credit card sensitive data, that is incredibly risky. Nevertheless, this is not mainstream, most spyware are purely out to run ads or sell you something. If your computer unexpectedly starts to run slowly or you have adverts popping up or even if your homepage changes by itself then you most likely have spyware on your computer
But I have observed a recent type of Spyware of late, one which could be called Scareware. Scareware installs itself on your computer the same as any other spyware. But after that it proceeds to try and also prove to you that you have been infected by some acute virus or program. You will get messages that look like genuine windows error messages, telling you that your PC is infected.
It will then inform you to click on the button to fix the problem. This will inevitably lead you to a website that sells you a fix in the shape of another program. DO NOT click that button! After you've done it, you can not get rid of it. You have to run some top antispyware software in order to get rid of this nasty. After you have got rid of it you will notice that there is nothing else improper with your computer.
The entire procedure can be alarming and consume lots of time to fix. The good thing is that a decent spyware blocker will get rid of it.
On the point of Spyware Blockers; be wary when paying for one of these. There are some ok FREE spyware blockers but a good amount are in fact spyware themselves. Or they will endeavor to get you to upgrade to a paid type anyway. They do this through showing results from scans of your computer that aren't completely correct.
If you run a reputable Spyware Blocker against one of these free ones you will find that what the free one says is on your computer is not actually true. They are also trying to frighten you into buying an upgrade. We're tried this and found many free spyware blockers are just making up threats on your computer. It's called false negatives.
So, the best way is to just buy the best antispyware software that you can find. Do some research and see what people are buying. A paid for Spyware Blocker will have superior support and you know that it will update practically every day for fixes for new threats. They have the resources to do this, because millions of people pay for their product.
You get what you pay for. Some people may well disagree with me regards Spyware Blockers but is it worth the risk? Consider how much you've paid for your system and then the price for the best spyware blocker is really trivial.
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