Have you noticed that your computer is running slower than it used to?

Does Internet Explorer open windows on its own?

Can't keep your home page pointing to Yahoo?

Chances are, you've got spyware!

By now, most people have heard the term "spyware," but do not know exactly what the term means. An excellent discussion of the topic may be found at Answers.com. This covers both the strict and broad definitions of spyware, as well as some removal tips.

Spyware and viruses are equal threats to your company's security and infrastructure. We will develop a cost-effective prevention plan to ensure a safe and secure computing environment.

One of the easiest methods of avoiding spyware is to use a web browser other than Internet Explorer, such as Mozilla Firefox, available as a free download from www.mozilla.org.