Careful Computing Assignment

Careful Computing Blog Assignment

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FIRST CCleaner Scan Results - SCREEN SHOT 1

After CCLeaner completed the first “cleaner” scan, there was 98 MB of temp files from IE, windows explorer and the system which were deemed to be cluttering my computer. Also after the first scan these files were removed.


SECOND CCleaner Scan Results - SCREEN SHOT 2

The second scan ran for CCleaner, I ran the “Registry cleaner” to clean the registry and there were 9 issues found after scan completed, which were then fixed directly following the scan. Different from the “cleaner” function, it was interesting to see CClean was able to track and fix these issues rather than the “cleaner scan” tracking useless or temp files to be removed.



FIRST Spybot Scan Results - SCREEN SHOT 1


After the first Search and Destroy scan for spyware, there were 8 problems found. All 8 problems were Tracking Cookies. It was surprising to see the Spybot find 8 immediate spyware threats after running a CCleaner before and removing 98 MB of files.



SECOND Spybot Scan Results - SCREEN SHOT 2


After running a second Search and Destroy scan the next day there were no tracking cookies or spyware found, meaning my computer currently has no immediate spyware threats.

2.) I think spyware can be more dangerous than adware because although adware like pop-ups are annoying, spyware could be spying on your personal information, collecting it possibly to be used against you in the future.
3.) I think if you are not careful about how much and what you are downloading and installing on to your computer you could inflict spyware on your computer or through filling out internet forms and browsing certain sites.
4.) I think some software contains spyware or adware because certain people actually use the process of attaching spyware to software with the intentions of obtaining someone else’s personal information. Also companies could use adware of their way of partnering with another company forcing their commodity on you in a different way or in a package deal. Bottom line I think adware is annoying yet very aggressive web advertising.