I strongly dislike pop up advertising... I mean, how many times does one actually click on an ad (and I don't mean by accident)?
With new windows updates, a lot of pop ups are blocked by default. But I have noticed still that many people's computers are being slowed down by spyware and such to the point where clicking on the IE icon would mean certain death...
One method I've noticed to stopping the problem is not using internet explorer as your default browser. I downloaded Firefox, and have had no problems since. However, if you use firefox, you have to download all the plugins and such, which is a bit annoying but everytime there is a file on a webpage that requires a certain plugin, it will offer you a link to download it, so the issue can be solved. Also, it is open source.
There are hundreds of pop up blockers and spyware removal tools. I use Adaware 6.0. It works OK.
I found this site to be rather helpful when dealing with windows security issues. They have an extensive directory on other usefull tools, including linux security. I hope it will be of help... http://www.astalavista.com/?section=dir
Please share other things that you might have found useful!
One very simple approach is to avoid porn or warez pages. These pages are usually laced with an incredible load of pop ups and various types of security breaching wares. General webpages are not such a big worry. Performing regular windows updates helps, but it would be better if one can install simple personal firewall which are freely available on the web. Although such programs are not 100% secured, but they can allow a computer user to identity and eradicate certain spyware.
Pop-up Advertising And Spyware Bad, annoying or good? how to prevent?
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One very simple approach is to avoid porn or warez pages. These pages are usually laced with an incredible load of pop ups and various types of security breaching wares. General webpages are not such a big worry. Performing regular windows updates helps, but it would be better if one can install simple personal firewall which are freely available on the web. Although such programs are not 100% secured, but they can allow a computer user to identity and eradicate certain spyware.