The Complete Guide To Spotting Computer Spies and Recording Devices

Released on: March 24, 2008, 2:20 am

Press Release Author: Anil kumar yadav

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: Can you be absolutely sure, that your activity isn\'t being
monitored and recorded right now, while you\'re reading this?

Press Release Body: Can you be absolutely sure, that your activity isn\'t being
monitored and recorded right now, while you\'re reading this?

The problem with many people is, because they\'re alone in a room with their
computer, they think that no body can be watching.

If only they knew how easy it is to plant a computer recording device or software
recording program onto a computer, they wouldn\'t feel so safe.

Whether you\'re a total computer newbie or a seasoned Internet veteran, everyone
needs to know how to protect their privacy using the right anti spyware tools for
the job.

In this article, I will show you how to easily spot a computer recording device or
detect spy software using specific anti spyware tools.

It\'s really quite simple if you know what FREE anti spyware tools to use.

Computer monitoring devices come in two main categories, Hardware Key loggers &
Spyware Software:

In this article I will address each of these categories and give you the best anti
spyware solutions available, to spot and prevent them from spying on you

Hardware Key Loggers:

This type of Key Logger requires that the perpetrator have physical access to your
computer.

Key Loggers can easily be installed in less than 5 seconds.

It doesn\'t matter if you use your computer at home or at work. If anyone has access
to your computer they can install one of these devices without knowing a thing about
computers.

If you want to see pictures and read up on this type of product, here is the URL for
probably the most well known hardware Key Logger on the Internet:

http://www.i-loc.com

Once installed, a hardware Key Logger will capture every keystroke entered into your
keyboard and then store it for future retrieval on the device itself.

Some hardware Key Logger companies boast a two-million keystroke capacity!

That\'s about 5 years worth of typing for the average computer user.

Whether at home or in the office, you can easily fall victim to this type of spying.
A hardware Key Logger is installed between your keyboard and computer.

Removal of Hardware Key Loggers:

There are no anti spyware tools available for this except you\'re own two eyeballs.
By taking a peek behind your system and following your keyboard cable, you can find
out if there is something \"odd\" inserted between your keyboard and computer.

To remove a hardware Key Logger, you must shut down your system! You could cause
damage your system if you attempt to remove the Key Logger while your computer is
running!

Once your system is powered off, carefully remove the Key Logger from in between
your keyboard and computer, and then plug your keyboard directly back into the
computer. Make sure that it is plugged in completely and be gentle as the connectors
are somewhat fragile.

It is very important to become an anti spyware enthusiast and check any computer you
sit down at for hardware key loggers

Spyware:

Most everyone has heard of the term spyware.

Unfortunately the majority of people don\'t really understand what spyware does and
what kind of anti spyware tool is best for them.

Spyware itself is broken down into two categories.

Adware vs Spy Software

Adware:

Adware (Advertising Spyware) is the most prevalent form of spyware. It monitors
Internet activity to send targeted advertising to you as a consumer, or simply
monitor your surfing habits to gather intelligence for companies who want to know
what your interests are.

Adware is generally not a security threat, but can really mess up your computer when
you try to remove it. Adware removal could cost you hundreds of dollars in repair
bills even using the best anti spyware tools available.

Adware is written by \"coders\" who don\'t care what happens to your computer should
you try to uninstall their software using an anti spyware tool.

Their only concern is making money from the information they acquire from your
computer use.

Adware infections often cause many to make a trip to the computer repair shop just
to get their computer back into running condition.

Adware can get on your computer in a variety of ways. You may download free
programs, a screensaver, or some music or video, and the adware tags right along
with your download file.

File sharing on peer to peer networks has been one of the worst culprits out there
causing the serious spread of spyware worldwide.

Adware Symptoms:

The symptoms of Adware are uncontrollable popups, unwanted extra toolbars, and
drastically slowed down computer performance that can result in freezes or lock up.
When this happens it\'s time to get out your favorite anti spyware tool.

Tip: Music or File Sharing Can Be Dangerous: Never download ANYTHING from a website
you do not trust, or can\'t verify, that they are a legitimate download site. Many
times spyware can be attached to the music or file sharing programs themselves!

Adware Removal Using Anti-Spyware Tools:

You don\'t have to purchase an anti spyware tool for adware removal. I\'m going to
show you how to deal with an adware problem for free.

Unfortunately there are many anti spyware companies trying to profit from the
spyware problem, so some of the anti spyware tools on the market today are very
inferior \"slapped together\" products.

Some of these anti spyware companies do as much damage to a computer as the adware
does. Many times all they want you to do is give them money. After all, how can you
really know if they have done the job or not?

Some sneaky adware companies have even joined up with anti-spyware software
companies and created a spyware removal utility that actually puts spyware on your
system!

It\'s unbelievable what some people will do for a buck.

The only anti spyware tool you need to use if you have adware on your system is
SpyBot, which comes highly recommended by security experts.

And it won\'t cost you a penny!

SpyBot is FREE...

SpyBot anti spyware will do everything the paid ones do and then some.

If you like SpyBot anti spyware you can donate money to the author, but only if you
want to.

Here is the website for this excellent FREE anti spyware adware removal tool.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/

Spy Software...Are You Sure You\'re Alone?

Spy Software is designed to silently record computer activity and then archive it
for later retrieval, or stealthily send everything you do on your computer back to
the intruder.

In my opinion, this type of spyware does the more damage to lives WORLDWIDE than any
virus or adware product ever could.

Because spy software is so easy for anyone to purchase and install, now ANYONE who
wants to find out what you\'re doing on your computer can see everything.

The worst part is, spy software is virtually undetectable by most adware scanners.

Want to see what I\'m talking about? One of the best known companies who sell this
type of spy software is www.spectorsoft.com

Most Spy Software is sold to spy on other family members, leading to divorce and all
kinds of grief.

The worst cases are when used by business associates or even those who are after
your credit card information or passwords to your accounts.

I\'ve got a firewall you say...

Many Spy Software products can bypass even the best firewalls.

A firewall will lock up your system and require you to give your permission for any
software program to operate on your system.

Spy Software companies know this, and many have figured a way to bypass most
firewalls and send your personal information right over the Internet to the
perpetrators.

When your firewall is triggered to ask you for your permission to send your captured
information, the spy software will actually alter the message your firewall uses to
ask your permission.

Your firewall will now ask you if it\'s alright for \"Internet Explorer\" or some
application you\'re totally familiar with to access the Internet.

Of course you will click yes, and many times you will tell your firewall not to
bother you when this program accesses the Internet in the future.

By clicking yes, you\'ve just allowed the spy software to send your private
information to the perpetrator(s).

Spy Software can be slipped onto your system via e-greeting cards, emails, Trojans
or just simply physical access to your PC.

Spy Software Removal:

Whatever anti spyware tool you get, don\'t spend your money unless you\'re VERY SURE
the product will do the job for you.

You wouldn\'t get a virus scanner that only got some of the viruses would you?

You can use the anti spyware SpyBot for most adware related spyware and it will even
catch some Spy Software products.

The absolute best product I\'ve seen to detect Spy Software is SpyCop.

SpyCop does not... I repeat DOES NOT focus on adware. Do not download Spy Cop to
deal with adware infections.

Spy Cop is a tool that is totally dedicated to detecting Spy Software products and
has the most up to date spy software database anywhere.

Spy Cop will scour your system for over 500 spy software products



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