Antispyware
From TSG Library of Knowledge
Using antispyware programs is one of the best measures you can take to protect you against malware. There are many antispyware programs both for free and for sale. Programs with resident protection have real-time protection, meaning they are always scanning files and detecting spyware as it enters your system. Other antispyware programs only have scanners, which look through files on scheduled dates, looking for malware. Always remember to have good behavior while online.
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Rogue Antispyware Applications
While spyware protection has become popular, black-hat hackers have created fake antispyware programs that can simply waste your money or in worse conditions infect your system. Many of these programs are advertised in pop ups or in ads that mock antispyware/antivirus applications scanning your system. While it is much better to use a common antispyware application (see Antispyware), if a feature in an application interests you and it does not use any of the above advertising tactics, you can use it after ensuring it does not appear on Spyware Warrior's list of rogue antispyware application.
Free
With Real-time Protection
Scanner Only
Not Free
- SUPERAntiSpyware Professional
- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
- Webroot Spy Sweeper
- a-squared Anti-Malware
- Spyware Doctor
Related Links
- MalwareBytes' List of Rogue Antispyware Programs
- Spyware Warrior's List Of Rogue/Suspect Antispyware Programs
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