peer to peer and kazza

[momen]

Hi

i have a simple question.

i read many times that kazza is unsecure peer to peer software a cause of the spyware infection.

would you please give me more details about this issue because i want to download this software but i want to understand first how it works and why it could be unsafe for my PC ?

thnks

 

[MaxPipeline]

It is true, Kazaa will install spyware on your system. In fact Kazaa will not run without the spyware. Spyware is bad because in best case scenarios, tracking cookies pop-up ads can chew up your Internet bandwidth and in worst case scenarios, it can be a trojan or keylogger. In any case it is not secure to have spyware on your system.

I'd recommend another peer-to-peer app that does not install spyware such as WinMX or Kazaa-lite.

 

[momen]

Thank you for your answer.

would you please tell me how can i protect my pc from the spyware in general - in case that i didn't download kazaa or another peer to peer software.

and are the peer to peer softwares the only way to be infected by spayware and adware?


i read that the free software downloaded from the net can bring this spyware , and in the same time most of spyware cleaner are free !!

so you protect yourself by something can infect you pc in the same time !!

i need your advice .

thank you

 

[ddeleaumont]

One of the things you can do is download a freeware program called Ad-Aware. This is a program that finds spyware on your PC and deletes it. It's a very effecive program for me and I use it quite a bit!

Peace,
Don

"If you want to make a difference, you have to be different. That's the deal."
-Kevn Kinney

 

[MaxPipeline]

Personally I like Spybot Search & Destroy. PCmag rated it highest. Higher than even Ad-Aware. Plus it is free. Goto downloads.com and search for spybot. You'll find it there.

 

[momen]

Thank you very much for your help.