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How can I find out who is mining my software for information about me??

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jwdone1
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Companies are taking my personal information and using it for pop-ups and other advertizements. How do I find out who is phishing for my information and how do I stop that?

Companies are taking my personal information and using it for pop-ups and other advertizements. How do I find out who is phishing for my information and how do I stop that?

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user633449
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There are a few things you can do:

Install Lightbeam to see what websites and services you interact with on the web, even the ones you can't see. http://www.mozilla.org/lightbeam/

Install Adblock Plus, https://adblockplus.org to block unwanted ads online.

Run anti-malware software to remove anything malicious on your machine Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware

Make sure you keep your computer (Windows, Firefox, anti-virus, Plugins, etc.) up to date to protect your security.