With identity theft statistics currently at an all time high, and climbing, it just makes sense that we should all be doing everything we can to protect ourselves.One of
most prevalent yet overlooked ways your personal information and passwords may be being compromised is through presence of Spyware on your computer.
Note these very disturbing Facts about Spyware and Identity Theft:
- 27.3 million Americans have been victims of identity theft in last five years, including 9.91 million people or 4.6% of population in last year alone.
- Spyware infects 91% of all computers. That equates to an alarming 9 out of 10 computers!
Stop thinking Identity Theft can’t happen to you. It can.
Spyware is without doubt most prevalent threat to online computer privacy and security.
You maybe wondering, exactly what is Spyware?
Spyware applications are programs and files that hide on your PC's hard drive without your direct knowledge. They allow hackers and advertising companies to track your every move, both online and even when you work offline.
Tracking websites you visit, items that you buy online, emails you send and receive, your Instant Message dialog, and worst of all they can even record your credit card number, personal identification numbers, and all of your passwords.
If you use dial-up to connect to Internet then spyware can be used to bill 900 numbers to your telephone bill.
