Your computer's security suite does a great job of keeping most pests off of your pc. However, none of them can do the complete job. The latest generation of pests operates completely differently from the old style infections. They are much more dangerous and can destroy your computer in a short time.
Many of these pests pretend to be real security programs, with names such as Security Tool, XP Internet Security or Antivirus 2010. When you land on an infected web site, a graphic pops up on your screen, saying your computer is infected. If you click on the graphic to close the screen, the fake security program installs itself and infects the computer.
Fortunately, there are tools available you can install to remove these fake security programs. These programs are not supported my most internet service providers. ISPs have no control over what there third party programs do. Unless your ISP has a contract with one of these vendors, they will not mention them.
There are two anti spyware programs currently in favor. They are Malwarebytes (http://www.malwarebytes.org/) and Superantispyware (http://www.superantispyware.com/). Both come in free and paid editions. The free editions will remove pests once they are on the machine. The paid version will keep the machine free of pests, plus comes with support.
The best time to install these programs is now. If you wait until the machine is infected, it could be too late.
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