Spammers frequently use other computers, referred to as “zombies,” to rapidly disperse mass emails without compromising their own identities and to evade spam blacklists. Prior to becoming a zombie computer, your computer must be infected by a worm or trojan that allows the spammer to gain control of your system. If you do not regularly update your Windows operating system and your antivirus software, actively run a firewall or take other basic security measures, it is possible that your computer is sending spam. Tips Writer Bio
