Scams

If you downloaded something given out on Habbo that claimed to be a Flooder or Furni cloner or something simmilar specifically if it was given out on a "fansite" or advertised to you on on Habbo itself, the chances are it contained a Keylogger.

A keylogger is a type of Spy-Ware or hacking tool that allows every key you type on your computer to be recorded and sent to the owner of the site/advertiser. This means that they can get not only your passwords to Habbo, but your passwords to everything else your'e a member of, access to your private messages and credit card details/ personal details.

If you suspect you have been keylogged go to AdAware.Com This site allows you to download a free scanner that will not only detect any keyloggers, but also any other types of Spy-Ware or Ad-Ware. AdWare is a simmilar program that aloows advertisers to exploit weaknesses in your computer system, in other words they allow a great deal of popup advertisments to appear on your screen.

AdAware unfortunatly isn't completly free although it will scan your system and detect Spy-Ware and Ad-Ware, you will only be able to use the removal tool once you have bought the product online and been supplied with a confirmation code and password. This usually costs $29.99 per year to cover it's use over five computers. This works out at about £17.00. However if when you are purchasing you click on cancel you will get a popup box saying "Wait! You are entitled to this new special offer! You can now purchase AdAware for only $19.99 - $10 off!".

This of course is because they are afraid that the price will put a lot of people off and is a last attempt to secure a purchase. However even if you think $29.99 is a good price its' a good idea to at first click cancel so you can get the discount. This will save you money AND remove the keylogger. :)