If you own a computer and you browse online, even a little, you must have some virus protecting software installed. Why? It protects your files from those harmful spyware that can infect, slow down or even crash (causing your computer to no longer operate).

Spyware comes in many forms. Sometimes they are referred to as: viruses, Trojans, or worms. They can infect your window's registry. They can even collect your personal information. Many times advertisers will use spyware to track where you visit on the web. These types of programs often attaches itself to your browser and tracks every site you visit. It also records this information. Sometimes we pick these tracking programs up on regular WebPages. Other times they will invade our browsing through pop up ads.

Some people will tell you that a Trojan horse is not a spyware program, but is actually a malware program. A Trojan horse also attaches itself to your computer, without your consent or knowledge. Once it is attached, it tracks