2006-09-15 03:35:46 · 6 answers · asked by Nergetic 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
yes! sometimes it just drops right into your computer without you knowing it. had this happen at work recently and it totally fried my hard drive
2006-09-15 03:38:19 · answer #1 · answered by Lauriana K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As opposed to NOT surfing the web? If you're connected, adware can come from anywhere at any time.
2006-09-15 10:43:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. Ad-aware by lavasoft.com offers a good free adware remover. Search and destroy is also a good free adware remover that allows you to set an option that blocks most majot adware programs that attach themselves to your computer.
2006-09-15 10:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it is much less likely if you keep your Windows fully updated and patched every month and you never allow a website to install an Active-X control on your computer. Never lower your Internet Zone security level below Medium and never turn off your firewall for even a minute.
Remember, Microsoft issues updates on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
2006-09-15 11:16:18 · answer #4 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get spyware/adware by just visiting a site...it automatically installs without you knowing about it. Not all sites have it, and some are harmless.
2006-09-15 10:39:23 · answer #5 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely
2006-09-15 10:51:14 · answer #6 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋