Spyware Detector- Interent Marketers and Computer Users : Are You Really Safe From Spyware?

Regardless of whether you are an internet marketer or just any normal user of the internet, as long as you go online, you are exposed to the possibility of some form of malicious online activity, namely spyware activity. The bad news...and shocking news... is that the majority of the people do not know about it! Let's take a look at the statistics: In a study on online safety, a report tittled, "The AOL/NCSA Online Safety Study" reported that 22 percent of users believe their home computers are very safe and 61 percent say their computers are somewhat safe from online threats. On the face value, these figures looked good as they reflect the "feelings" of the computer users. But what were the actual facts? 81 percent of home computers do not have one of three critical protections: 1) updated computer virus software, 2) spyware protection 3) a secure firewall. The good news is that the percentage of American home computers infected with spyware fell almost 20 percent between 2004 and 2005. This is perhaps due to the common availability of some free anti viral and spyware programs, that has helped to remove the more common infestations. But if you look at the figures, you will be rightfully shocked, because 81% is a very high figure indicating lack of protection for computers online.In the light of these figures, where do you stand? Do not be lulled by a sense of security that you are protected where you are not, especially if you are guiltly of not renewing your yearly subscription for the download and updating of your viral definitions. It has also been reported that the TOP two anti spyware softwares that have free personal editions for downloads and which are commonly used by many internet marketers and computer users are only capable of capturing 70% of the spyware that roam the internet today. So consider more powerful softwares, including paid softwares, that have superior detection and removal methods to ensure your computer is completely protected from malicious viral and spyware activity, before it is too late. Articles Source - http://www.articles-hub.com