Spyware:

If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you didn't intentionally install, if your browser crashes, or if your browser start page has changed without your knowing, you most probably have spyware. But even if you don't see anything you may be infected because more and more spyware is emerging that is silently tracking your surfing behavior to create a marketing profile of you that will be sold to advertisement companies.

The following programs can assist with removing Spyware from your Computer:

Ad-Aware
Ad-Aware® is designed to provide advanced protection from known Data-mining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers, and tracking components.

Spybot - Search & Destroy
Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove spyware of different kinds from your computer. Spyware is a relatively new kind of threat. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm in trying to see if something snooped into your computer, too

Anti-virus program
AVG Free Edition

Note: All the above programs are free to home users at this time

Disclaimer:
Dryden Municipal Telephone does not take any responsibility for the use of the listed products. Dryden Municipal Telephone does not provide support for the listed products. Please contact the software vendor for any issues arising from the use of these products.