9 Questions to Ask Yourself and Determine If You Are Spyware Savvy

Most of us who use computers are afraid of spyware and the problems it causes. So, you learn all about spyware and the ways to protect yourself from it. How will you know whether you have complete knowledge? Well, what you can do is to surf the World Wide Web for the latest on spyware and computer security.

You can test your knowledge by taking self-tests and quizzes. Companies like Microsoft are very consumer-friendly and make an effort to upload tons of information on computers and software for users in search of knowledge.

According to Microsoft, you can test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

1. What are browser cookies?

Ans: The purpose of the cookie is to help the website keep track of your visits and activity which is not necessarily a bad thing but they can also be used to spam your pc with advertisements and marketing ploys,  to steal personal information like bank account details, credit card numbers and so on, and to cause harm to your computer and business by stealing data/files.

2. How can you use technology to protect your computer? 

Ans: Many giants in computer technology are offering software and hardware to prevent spyware attacks. For example, Windows Defender is one option.

3.  What is Windows Defender?

Ans: It is anti-spyware software that can detect spyware and warn you immediately, inform you of possible dangers and new spyware, remove spyware. It protects your PC against pop-ups, slow functioning, security threats, and infections.

4. What are common signs that show your computer is infected?

Ans: Signs are unwarranted pop-ups, strange PC behaviour, change in homepage settings, the appearance of new toolbars not installed by you, slowing down of the computer, loss of files, crashing of computer, and so on.
 
5. What are the precautions to be taken?
Ans: Precautions are: install a firewall, update all software, pay attention to security settings, use anti-spyware programs, use the internet safely.

6. Is a firewall useful?

Ans: Yes, it examines all information and acts as a filter anything even faintly suspicious will not be permitted, it will create a protective cloak and prevent undesirable sources from detecting your computer on the net.

7. How does spyware work and what protects your computer?

Ans: A spyware is a thief it can use the information on you, steal files, and place undesirable material on your computer. The pc must be protected by the use of a firewall, anti-spyware hardware as well as software, and careful browsing as well as downloads.

8. Where can you get protection against spyware?

Ans: There are many choices a few are: Platinum Internet security, Microsoft Defender, Webroot Spy Sweeper, Sunbelt CounterSpy, and Spybot.

9. Name three security measures?

Ans: One must not open e-mails with attachments from unknown sources; use a spam guard for all e-mail accounts, and avoid using messengers. 


These days knowledge is available at the click of a mouse button so update your knowledge base and keep abreast of new developments.

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