Spyware and computer viruses are the #1 headache of computer owners worldwide. Many times even after installing the leading anti-virus software, there are still some Spyware and Virus programs that require manual removal. These types of programs are now the culprits that steal the referral fees you should be earning. How? When you download software from the internet, purchased, shareware or freeware, the Spyware or Virus program is included and installed without your knowledge. While the Anti-Virus programs catch most of the culprits, it’s still possible for some to get through. You should always be sure you know and trust the source of the software, however, this isn’t always safes as several years back a leading software supplier shipped tens of thousands of CDs containing a virus that someone within their own ranks had maliciously added to the distribution.
The Spyware and Virus programs that steal your referral fees begin by searching your website for common names associated with affiliate links. Once they locate them, they substitute their referral code so that they begin to collect fees off of all visitors clicking through your site using your affiliate link.
What can you do? Install the latest Anti-Virus Software and keep your anti-virus files up to date. Next, scan your computer for Spyware that may still be lurking. A program that does a pretty good job (and is free) is Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware Personal. You can download it for free from
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/.