When you’re downloading free programs onto your computer, chances are you’re also installing PUPs, or Potentially Unwanted Programs. Here’s how they get on your computer, what they do, and how to remove them. If you’re thinking baskets of doe-eyed baby dogs, then you’re sadly mistaken. PUPs is the acronym that… Read More »Keep Potentially Unwanted Programs Off Your Computer
Potentially unwanted programs, also known as PUPs, are a real threat. A Jblog post on CERT.org shows the pervasiveness of such programs on search engine results, software portals, popups, ads, etc. We are all annoyed by software that bundles other applications that we didn’t ask for. You want a specific… Read More »Unwanted Programs Bundled With Downloaded Programs
Spyware is defined as any program that secretly gathers information about you (or your computer use) through your Internet connection. Once installed, spyware programs monitor your activity on the Internet and give this information to interested parties, such as marketing firms. Spyware can also cause problems with your computer’s performance.… Read More »Computer Spyware Defined