A common question that is asked is whether spyware and adware is actually legal. The fact is that in most cases the answer is, no, its not. But, that doesn’t always stop all crime.
What is illegal is being able to get into anyone’s computer without their authorization for any reason. In the United States, the law that covers this is the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Spyware and adware are two different animals. Each has the ability to make your life a mess. If you rely on the internet for anything or you rely on your computer for anything, it is a must that you fully understand what these things are and how they work.
The first key to protecting yourself from these things is to fully understand what they are. That will allow you to know how to not make common mistakes that cause spyware to get into your computer. [Read the rest of this entry...]
