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You might need a nerd if…

  • Your computer seems to be working unusually hard to do usual tasks
  • Your internet connection is exceptionally slow at random times
  • Your computer goes very slow, either all the time or at certain, unpredictable times

Spyware is any software that just sits back and watches your activity. Spyware can be used to compromise personal information like passwords or financial info. Spyware can sometimes work undetected for long periods of time, gathering large amounts of information to use against an unknowing victim. Nerds on Call can help get rid of any spyware you may have on your computer, as well as add software to prevent spyware from infecting your computer. Security is just as important on the web as it is in the real world, which is why the Nerds are here for you.

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Questions nerds often hear about Eugene Remove Spyware

How do I get spyware?

Spyware spreads by tricking people into downloading and installing it. It can enter your system via a malicious email or a site that offers that perfect download. Always double-check where you’re downloading something from. It could be spyware.

If it’s so hard to detect, how do I know if I have spyware?

Spyware tries to stay hidden in the background, but can often cause problems. If your computer is running slowly; your home page, mouse pointer, or search engine changes; or you are redirected to websites you didn’t mean to go to, you could have spyware

What do they know about me?

It can often be impossible to tell what information an attacker has gathered via spyware. The only method is to change your passwords and remove the spyware

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Common Terms

Brow­ser Hel­per Ob­jects

Browser Helper Objects (BHOs) are designed to add a feature to your browser, like reading PDFs. Malware uses BHOs to infect your computer.