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Social networking sites have become some of the most visited Internet destinations. In fact, according to recent data from Nielson, Facebook is the most popular Internet site with users spending more than four hours on the site each day. With more than 200 million active users on Facebook and with Twitter users posting more than 3 million tweets per day, the amount of information exchanged through social media is staggering.

The widespread use of social media networks, combined with the personal information often shared through this medium, make sites like Facebook and Twitter prime targets for malware which can debilitate a PC. Recently, Twitter users became the latest victims of a social media attack. Malicious Twitter accounts were created to release tweets with links and instructions that infect computers with spyware, revealing confidential information such as usernames and passwords.

Twitter is not the only social media network affected by these malicious computer threats. Facebook has been a victim also with attackers creating automated profiles to send friend requests that plant spyware on computers when accepted.

Just as social networking can increase you or your company’s visibility, it can also increase criminals’ access to your computer. The best way to protect yourself from contracting malicious programs on social media sites is to arm your computer with a comprehensive anti-spyware program. For optimum protection, make sure that your anti-malware software is equipped with the latest technology and the tools to block and remove harmful programs. Also be sure to purchase a security software that utilizes multiple anti-malware technologies for full protection.

Along with installing an effective anti-spyware program, use caution when accepting friend requests on Facebook, block any questionable Twitter followers and avoid clicking links from users you don’t recognize. Today’s hackers are skilled in creating fake profiles that closely resemble your friends, so if a link sent from a trusted friend seems questionable, ask your friend to make sure it is valid before clicking.

Taking precautions when using social media will save you valuable time, energy and money by helping to keep your computer free of malicious software. Make sure to closely monitor the activity on your PC and keep it updated with the latest anti-spyware technology.

About the Author

Ryan Smith, Director of Product Development, Avanquest Software, a global developer and leading publisher in more than 100 countries, providing consumers and businesses with award-winning software for Windows utilities, office productivity, mobility and multimedia.

Avanquest’s new Double Anti-Spy is a spyware removal utility that combines two leading anti-spyware engines to deliver more effective protection against some of the most malicious computer threat.

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