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Forensically Speaking

Spyware can be unwittingly downloaded from Web sites, email messages, instant messages, and from direct file-sharing connections. Additionally, a user may unknowingly receive spyware by accepting an End User License Agreement from a software program.

Getting a Positive I.D. on the Perp

Spyware frequently attempts to remain unnoticed, either by actively hiding or by simply not making its presence on a system known to the user. Fortunately, Norton Internet Security provides spyware protection and proactively protects from other security risks.

Protect Yourself: Don’t Volunteer to Play the Patsy

• Do not accept or open suspicious error dialogs from within the browser
• Spyware may come as part of a "free deal" offer—do not accept free deals
• Always read carefully the End User License Agreement at Install time and cancel if other “programs” are being installed as part of the desired program
• Keep software and security patches up to date
• Configure the firewall in Norton Internet Security™ to block unsolicited requests for outbound communication