Was sent a link today for some cool free smileys for Yahoo. Remember, nothing is free. This is tracking software that installs into Firefox/IE Explorer and then sends information about you to the companies computers. Whilst the company claim they store no personal information, I wouldn't trust it.
Whilst most of these things are just for advertising, it shows how easy it is to steal personal information from you. Particular care should be taken if you make online purchases or use internet banking.
Ok, you only use your computer for Yahoo, so there's no risk? Consider some of the topics you have discussed over the months and think again. Passwords can be logged. Is the password you use for Yahoo the same one you use for other things?
Although these freebies may seem fun and harmless, they can slow down your computer and even cause programs to crash.
