STOP SPYWARE FROM INSTALLATION

Spyware (or spyware) is often difficult to detect, and can become a serious security problem for the affected user, if not handled with right security or antivirus software as it tries to obtain personal information such as login details on certain websites, or even banking information.

Spyware protection
The spyware, or spyware, is a type of malicious software, also known as malware, which is installed on your computer, tablet or mobile phone without being authorized have (and even often without realizing it). Not only does it invade the device, it can also steal confidential information, in addition to capturing the use we make on the internet to later transmit it to external users, data companies or advertisers.

The truth is that any software that has been downloaded without the express authorization of the user can be classified as spyware. Therefore, it becomes one of the most common threats for users who continuously surf the Internet. And, once installed, it monitors the person's activity on the internet, tracks their login credentials (both username and password), and can also spy on confidential information.

In most cases they pursue the objective of obtaining passwords for access to multiple online services, credit card numbers and bank information. In addition, it is usually difficult to detect, although there are some "symptoms" that can alert us to it. At first, the most common thing is to notice a notable reduction in the speed of the internet connection, or the processor. Whereas, in the case of mobile phones, it can mainly influence the battery life and data usage.

Even if you have never faced this problem, it is always convenient to know how we can prevent the installation of any spyware on our computer, or mobile phone.

We Explain Some Guidelines And Tips That You Should Keep In Mind.

Ø Safe browsing and good practices.

Ø Always download files only from trusted sources.

Ø Whenever possible, try to download the software directly from the original developer's official website. In addition, it is convenient to be especially careful with software that requests our personal information, or even tries to install other applications or additional programs.

Ø If you use Windows, remember to be especially careful with executable files, especially when they come from unknown sources. In this sense, Microsoft uses a specific digital signature for trusted developers, so the user will be notified when the installer of that specific software does not have one.

Ø If you use macOS X, you probably know that as of version 10.8 this operating system only allows, by default, the installation of applications from trusted developers. Also, you can check these settings through System Preferences and Security & Privacy.

Ø Make sure your web browser is updated to the latest version.

Ø Make sure you have best antivirus installed in your device.

Ø Keeping our web browser properly updated, with the latest version, ensures that the latest security fixes are active, especially while browsing our favorite websites.

Ø On many occasions, most modern browsers tend to update themselves in the background, as they become available, so we will have practically nothing to do.

Ø Analyze files that have been downloaded without your permission

Ø Although in most cases the browser warns us from the moment a web page tries to download a file to our computer, it is always a good idea to go directly to the 'Downloads' folder to check, by date, the latest files downloaded.

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