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Common spyware symptoms

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Unauthorized browser

A sure sign of spyware: a strange browser pops up during a search and reappears if removed

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Unfamiliar homepage

If a strange homepage appears and won’t go away, you’re probably infected.

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Hacked e-mail address

A cyberthief got your login details and now sends emails in your name.

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Weird file activity

Unusual stuff happens, like a password change, that keep you from logging in

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Sluggish PC

If your computer suddenly starts running slowly, it could be a virus.

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How to remove spyware

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Step 1 – Install Anti Spyware Software

Download and install the Malwarebytes’ free anti spyware protection software. Click the “Scan” button and the spyware detector quickly scans your device.

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Step 2 – Review Spyware Threats


After the scan, Malwarebytes reports on any threats that were found and asks if you want to remove them.

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Step 3 – Remove Spyware Threats

Once you give the ok, the spyware remover will clean up threats so your device, files, and privacy are secure.

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Proactively protect your device from future viruses with Malwarebytes Premium.

Automatically scans and protects against viruses so you don’t have to.

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