Here is yet another common sign of computer exploitation: Your browser has multiple new toolbars with names that seem to indicate the toolbar is supposed to help you. Unless you recognize the toolbar as coming from a very well-known vendor, it's time to get rid of the troubling toolbars.
What to do: Most browsers allow you to review installed and active toolbars. Remove any you didn't absolutely want to install. When in doubt, remove it. If the bogus toolbar isn't listed there or you can't easily remove it, see if your browser has an option to reset the browser back to its default settings.
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| I have actually worked on computes with this many toolbars installed! |
You can usually avoid malicious toolbars by making sure that all your software is fully patched and by avoiding free software that installs these tool bars.
Another problem with too many internet toolbars is that is that the more you have, the slower your browsing experience will be. Personally I use NO toolbars.
Hint: Read the licensing agreement. Toolbar installs are often pointed out in the licensing agreements that most people don't read.
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