Windows Security Patches are important
Experts estimate the 90% of computers worldwide have some form of a Windows Operating System on them. Knowing this statistic, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the creators of spyware programs like Trojan Horses and RootKits exploit any holes or flaws in Windows programs.
These are a few important things a computer user should do to protect against spyware infections using flaws in Windows. First, keep your Microsoft Windows critical updates and security patches up to date. We suggest setting your computer to automatically receive and install them on your PC. Second, a good anti-spyware program like Webroot Spy Sweeper can give you real time protection against spyware infections and automatic updates against new spyware programs.