Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spy ware is emerging. In fact, some spy ware now steals your information for hackers, so companies like LifeLock are now dedicated to protecting your identity.

Spyware is a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behavior to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spy ware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spy ware is emerging. We have posted below instructions on how to use them.