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How the “Spyware Gurus” Make Billions Per Year

Let’s Talk Spyware: These Aren’t Just Bored Losers Trying to Damage Your PC

Everyone is sick of the nasty spyware invading our computers while we browse the Internet. Without you even knowing it, it’s possible that these nasty little bugs are installing themselves on your PC. The main objective for this type of “cybercrime” is the loads of money that come along with it. The “Russian Business Network” is who leads the show, and they have shown over a $200 billion profit over the past years. It’s easy to see that spyware and viruses are not going away and we need to become more knowledgeable to better protect ourselves.


How These Guys Make Extreme Money Scamming You

It’s not hard to fall into a “spyware trap” and download a fake antivirus. The fact is that these programs look so real I have even been fooled myself. Spyware and Viruses are cashed out in several different ways. First and foremost every time you are prompted to install a program or flash player (after you already have it installed), you should be aware that there is potential for a spyware infection. The programs will pop up and tell you they have found several spyware items, and ask you to buy it to remove them. What they aren’t telling you is that after you click the “I Agree to the Terms and Services”, you have fallen into the “spyware hole”. The spyware company now has the ability to transfer as much money as they like from your account. Many times the company will only take the money for the program, but will sell your credit card number over seas. Other times the company will charge your credit card several times and render you defenseless. You may be asking yourself “How do they get away with it?” Well, it’s not an illegal practice in Russia, and thats where the majority of the spyware comes from.

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