Top Applications bundling Spy Ware and Ad Ware:

• Kazaa
• Morpheus
• Gator
• IMesh
• BonziBuddy
• Net2Phone
• Audio Galaxy Satellite
• BareShare
• Go!Zilla
• LimeWire
• Grokster
• Global DiVX Player
• RealPlayer
• Cute FTP

What is Spy Ware & Ad ware ?

Spy ware & Ad ware are files that are installed on your computer that secretly gathering your personal information or your organization and relay it to advertisers, third parties or other interested parties without your authorization or knowledge. Spy ware & Ad ware employs your Internet connection in the background (the so-called 'backchannel') without your knowledge or explicit permission. Spy ware & Ad ware allow companies to monitor your Internet browsing patterns and even allow companies to SPAM you with those annoying "pop up" ads!

If after you've downloaded some music, you started getting those annoying ads popping up on your screen, you've been infected with Spy Ware and/or Ad Ware!