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StopZilla - Adware and Spyware Frequently Asked Questions
How does Adware and Spyware get on my computer?
Where there's a will, there's a way. To best understand the "HOW?" of Adware and Spyware, it's probably best to first understand the "WHY?" The motivation behind Adware and Spyware is, quite simply, money.
Advertisers are constantly looking for new ways to market to you. Unsolicited popup ads, banner ads, and e-mail messages (spam) are the most common of Internet marketing tactics. However, in most cases, they are also the most benign.
"FREE" games, music, and/or applications are where Adware and Spyware are generally hidden. Before downloading and installing anything, you should always ask yourself "How is this company in business?" Read privacy policies as well as EULAs (End User License Agreement). If you can't find these documents DO NOT DOWNLOAD! Read the fine print.
I'm running firewall and anti-virus software, aren't I already protected?
No. You are certainly more protected than if you weren't running those applications but without question, if you are not running Anti-Spyware software like STOPzilla, you're just asking for trouble.
Today's Adware and Spyware software attack utilizing some of the most complex methods ever thought of. Applications like STOPzilla SPECIALIZE in protecting you against these threats.
What if I get infected with Adware or Spyware that STOPzilla does not yet stop?
The operative word being "YET", call us immediately at 1.877.877.9944 (toll-free)! We're here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for just this reason. A Spyware support specialist will stay on the phone with you as long as it takes.
How do I scan for Adware and Spyware with STOPzilla?
A. You don't. That's the power of STOPzilla - you don't need to "scan" for anything. With its real-time protection engine, you are protected the moment STOPzilla completes its installation.
To check out all of the work STOPzilla is doing behind the scenes, right-click on the STOPzilla System Tray icon, and go to Tools -> Advanced Options. From there, click on the View STOPzilla Event Log button. The STOPzilla Event Log keeps track of all of STOPzilla's activities while protecting and cleaning up your machine.
