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Spyware Registry
As spyware and other forms of malware begin to increase in number of
attacks on computer users across the world, some basic anti-spyware
programs should be installed in computers from San Diego to
Timbuktu. One of these first protection forms of software is spyware
registry.
Spyware registry, also known as registry cleaner, is a program
designed to be used with Microsoft Windows. This is especially
relevant as it is Microsoft Windows which is the most receptive to
penetration of security by spyware. The reason for this is not for
lack of good software on the part of Microsoft per se (as the case
of attack is true for other operating systems as well). However, due
to the success of Windows, it is the primary target as it is the
world's most common and popular operating system.
The "registry" implies the collective of software programs that are
installed on a computer at any given time. These are added to over
time, with such programs as animation, flash jokes, and internet
video players. Unfortunately, this also includes spyware, which gets
downloaded with these other, less harmful programs.
The spyware registry removes any redundant or unnecessary programs.
The reason for this -in general, is that more programs equates to a
slower computer, thus reducing overall performance. This is
especially disconcerting when programs may exist that were required
only one time. Worse yet is when spyware attaches itself to a
computer, thus truly causing a great deal of damage.
As mentioned before, Microsoft is not the only company making
spyware registry. The people that are making spyware are now
branching out to other operating systems are so makers of other op
systems are finding themselves also under attack and for this have
begun developing their own 'registry firewall.'
As the registry cleaners are not true firewalls, they should be only
the beginning of a virtual wall of protection for every computer.
True firewalls are a necessity. As well, every computer should have
its security setting on maximum, and this should be verified from
time to time as some programs, should they get into a system, can
change the security setting!
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