Protect yourself from spyware

Spyware removal software

Without help, you have no way to prevent spyware. Older anti-virus programs don't prevent adware since they didn't consider them viruses or worms. Some makers of spyware and other unwanted software might even disguise their programs as anti-spyware tools. The issue has become sophisticated enough that you really need to have an anti-spyware product installed on your machine, and kept up to date.

The following products are available for free:

Adaware
Spybot Search & Destroy