Computers are like people. This is because the software inside is very sensitive and should something enter, the entire thing could crash or at worse, sensitive information can be stolen from it.
Here are a few ways that adware or spyware can get into the computer.
The most common is in the form of a pop up telling the individual there is a virus in the computer. One can wonder how it is possible given that the anti-virus program did not detect it and then decide to download it to be on the safe side.
The other is by downloading videos, pictures and other files from the web. It may seem harmless in the beginning and the person will only notice something amiss when it is too late.
Some people have the habit of opening email from strangers. This should never be done because it is like opening Pandoras box and the person will just suffer for it.
Emails from strangers can be thrown in the junk mail, certain sites can be avoided. Somehow, hackers are still able to get no matter what the person does so some bigger guns should be brought in.
Security for this machine should be everyones concern. After all, more than 85% of American...