Are you familiar with “spyware” or “adware?” About two-thirds of computers have spyware, which are viruses or programs loaded on to a computer when a user mistypes a site. Spyware can slow down or even crash your system. CNet News has reported that all kinds of viruses are launched when people mistype the site “google.com.” It adds all kinds of malicious stuff on your computer and even memorizes your key strokes to look for words you regularly type. In addition, corporate America is playing along. The L.A. Times has found that corporations, desperate to reach customers, are in cahoots with the people creating this sypware. That way, they can have ads pop up on your computer. Travelocity and Mercedes are just a few of the hundreds of companies, according to the Times. So, what should you do to prevent people from stealing your money and infecting your computer? You want to add the program, Spybot Search & Destroy. You can find it on Clark’s site or by going to safer-networking.org. You need to use the program routinely in order for it to work. It’s a free program, but the company asks for donations to keep its site running. It’s simple and it will prevent lots of hassles.