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What are spyware and adware?
Spyware, also known as adware, is
Internet jargon for any data collection program that secretly gathers
information about you and relays it to advertisers and other interested
parties. You can unknowingly install spyware by installing a new piece
of software, most commonly a piece of freeware or shareware (e.g., KaZaA,
iMesh, WeatherBug). Many of these programs are intended to track your
Internet browsing habits, such as frequented sites and favorite
downloads, then provide advertising companies with marketing data.
Some spyware programs, such as CommonName,
MarketScore, and Gator, can adversely affect your computer's
performance, and may prevent you from accessing secure services.
Unfortunately, you cannot fully remove
most spyware programs by using the uninstall option in the Windows
Add or Remove Programs control panel. To completely remove spyware
from your computer, you need to use one of spyware programs (e.g.
Ad-Aware or Spybot - Search & Destroy).
Removal tools for unwanted software
Top Choices
Spyware and adware
are moving from nuisance to threat and demand serious countermeasures.
Two of the best are the free Spybot Search & Destroy 1.2 and
Spy Sweeper 2.2. Both rated four stars in
PC Magazine reviews,
and although Spy Sweeper took the top honor, its challenger's ability to
block spyware installation attempts in real time was among the best, and
the price can't be beat.
A variety of tools to detect
and remove unwanted software from your computer are available:
1. Trend
Micro Anti-Spyware | 2.
NoAdware | 3. Spy Sweeper |
4. Ad-aware
5. Spybot Search and Destroy |
6.
Spyware Doctor | 7.
Spyware Nuker | 8. Spy Blocs
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Trend
Micro
Anti- Spyware 3
This program is a comprehensive
spyware detection and removal solution, designed especially for home
users. Built on technology that has shipped on more new PCs
from major computer manufacturers than any other anti-spyware
product available, it features solid detection capabilities to help
identify and halt attacks before they can cause unrecoverable
damage. Unlike other spyware products, Trend Micro Anti-Spyware
features thorough cleaning technology to help ensure proper removal
of unwanted spyware remnants. |
Key Features:
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Spyware Detection & Removal
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Real-Time Active Defense
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One-click Privacy Cleanup
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Trend Micro CWShredder™
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Restore Utility
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Automatic Frequent Updates
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Ad-aware SE Plus
Edition by
LavaSoft
(Free version for personal use)
- Protects your privacy on the
Internet by stopping behaviour-tracking spyware
- Enhances your computer’s
performance by protecting against bandwidth stealing programs
- Provides greater computer security
by blocking keyloggers and other programs which put passwords,
credit card numbers and other vulnerable data at risk online.
- Allows you to stay abreast of
spyware, not just a step behind, thanks to the Code Sequence
Identification (CSI) technology
- Blocks aggressive advertising by
blocking pop-ups
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Spyware Nuker There are
currently 78,000 adware and spyware programs lurking on the Net
today. New infections are being created constantly, and the Spyware
Nuker Team will find them and send you an update so you can remove
them.
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BitDefender 9 Internet Security
covers all the security needs of an Internet-connected family. It
provides essential protection against viruses, spyware, spam, scams,
phishing attempts, intruders and objectionable web content.
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SpyBlocs
Without your knowledge or permission, spy software has the ability to
send information about you to any computer in the world silently via
email. Advertising Spyware isn't the only problem anymore. If you
bank online or access password protected material, your passwords or
private banking information can be exposed and stolen!
- Increase your Internet Speed by optimizing performance
- Prevent sites from changing your home page
- Remove and quarantine unwanted Programs
- Identify Spyware and Adware
- Scans Memory, Windows Registry and All Drives
- Removes any Spyware found
- Creates back ups - if you change your mind about deletion
- Stop snooper dead in their tracks
- Browsers supported: Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera, AOL,
MSN
- Works with Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP
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From Microsoft
Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)
Download Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) to help protect your PC from spyware
and other potentially unwanted software.
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