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Elvis impersonators have been around for many years. Elvis Presley
impersonator web sites are becoming just as popular as the impersonators
themselves. However, as I was researching Elvis Presley impersonator web
sites, an interesting thing happened.
As one of the Elvis web pages were loading in my browser, my antivirus
software detected a virus. This was a surprise to me, to say the least.
The small window popped up and informed me that the protective software
had detected and prevented a virus called "bloodhound exploit" from
invading my system.
A word of warning to all of you Elvis Presley fans out there. Please
make sure that when you visit some of the Elvis impersonator web sites,
you have good antivirus software protection.
I'm not exactly sure what the bloodhound exploit virus does to your
system, but I'm sure that it's not a good thing.
Although viruses are dangerous and something to be concerned about,
they're probably not your biggest worry. Most web sites don't
necessarily have an interest in ruining your system.
Instead, they like to install adware and spyware to your computer.
Adware and spyware are much like viruses. However, they can send
companies back valuable information, such as what you do on your
computer.
For example, it can record your keystrokes, the programs you use, the
things you do on your computer, the places you go and things you buy on
the Internet.
Then, they can market specific items to you in hopes that you purchase
from them. That's probably the new threat of the Internet at this time.
There are clues to adware and spyware, when you go to certain sites.
This is not just Elvis impersonator sites, but any site where they
aggressively market. Any web site where pop up boxes start accumulating,
you need to quickly exit.
Most certainly, you expect adware and spyware from free hosting web
sites were Elvis Presley material, and Elvis impersonator information is
often found. Adware and spyware can drastically slow your system down.
If your system is not running like it used to, or if it just sits there
for extended periods before responding after executing a program,
chances are you have adware or spyware on your system.
You need to install software that removes adware and spyware installed
on your system from sneaky websites. My suggestion would be to use the
free programs
Adaware and
Spybot.
In conclusion, you need to install good antivirus software that protects
you from viruses on the Internet. Also, download, install, and run
adware and spyware programs on a regular basis.
I run my adware and spyware software at least once it week. Depending on
how much research I'm doing, I may run my adware and spyware software
every day or every other day. |