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11 Securing Your V5
Installing a Spyware Blocker
Spyware typically retrieves information about your Web- surfing habits. It can be secretly installed on your computer with a free download and can even be installed just by visit- ing a Web site. Spyware can cause your Web searches to be redirected and pop up annoying adds. Once your com- puter is infected with spyware, it can be very difficult to remove. The key is to prevent infection in the first place by installing spyware blocker software. Spyware blocking soft- ware can be purchased online; and you can even download free spyware blocking programs.
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