New types of spyware are becoming increasingly malicious. For example,
CoolWebSearch changes settings in Internet Explorer browsers and installs
rogue applications; KeenValue collects information about users and sends
advertisements to systems on which it resides; Perfect Keylogger logs
every keystroke users enter, putting users' personal information at risk;
and Marketscore collects all data sent to other systems. The Computer
Protection Program strongly recommends that all Windows users run an anti-spyware
program such as Spybot every day. Free copies are available on the Lab's
download site. Be
sure to read the instructions before you run this program. One site
contains a list of free Windows software that has no embedded spyware
or adware.