There is a new spyware going around called Digital Protection. Watch out for it! Does the usual stuff - takes over everything; very difficult to remove or do a system restore.

A friend got her laptop infected. It was a few years old so I suggested we just reimage to get a fresh start.

I did Google the removal instructions and found plenty of info. However, one thing I didn't find is just how this thing gets installed on the computer. My friend said she didn't remember clicking on any download or OK buttons, but I suspect that's what happened. Anyone know if that's how this thing gets installed or if it does a drive-by? Her computer had Symantec antivirus and Windows Defender; neither of which seemed to be much help.