Sunday, September 16, 2007

Wondering Why Your Computer Acts Weird?

Unwanted advertising software or "adware" has evolved from an annoyance into a serious threat to the future of Internet.

Why? Every day, thousands of Internet users are duped into downloading adware programs they neither want nor need. Once installed, the programs bog down the computers' normal functions, deluging users with pop-up advertisements, creating privacy and security risks, and generally diminishing the quality of the online experience.

Some users simply give up on the Internet altogether after their computers are rendered useless by the installation of dozens of unwanted programs.

Although it may be somewhat disguised, it's happening on MySpace, too!

Read about Adware's 'Dirty Little Secret'. Go to:

www.cdt.org/privacy/20060320adware.pdf

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