Anti-Spyware
© 2009
Eric Skagerberg
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Adjunct Instructor,
Computer & Information Sciences Department
Santa Rosa Junior College
, California
Page last updated 24 July, 2009
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What is Spyware?
Warning:
Fake Anti-Malware on the Web
Anti-spyware for purchase:
Spy Sweeper
(you may try their
free scan-only download
, which detects, but does
not
remove spyware parasites)
Spyware Doctor
(see below for free Starter Edition in Google Pack)
PestPatrol by Computer Associates
AVG Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware
(see below for free edition)
SuperAntiSpyware
(see below for free edition)
CounterSpy
by SunBelt
MacScan
for Macintosh
Free Anti-spyware (typically with limited features):
Anti-Malware
by
Malwarebytes
(Paid version has more features, including monitoring)
Removing WinAntispyware 2008
Removing AntiMalware 2009
Grisoft's
AVG Free Edition
Google Pack
, containing
Norton Security Scan
&
Spyware Doctor Starter Edition
SuperAntiSpyware Free
Microsoft Windows Defender
(for
Windows XP Service Pack 2
or later, or
Windows Server 2003 SP 1
or later only --
not
Windows 98, ME, or 2000)
But requires
Windows Genuine Advantage
, arguably
spyware itself
, for which
Microsoft has been sued
.
Built into Windows Vista
Spybot Search & Destroy
by PepiMK Software.
On-demand scan, but doesn't monitor.
Ad-Aware
by Lavasoft (Personal edition free).
On-demand scan, but doesn't monitor.
SpywareBlaster
immunizer (free).
Prevents
a large variety of spyware; doesn't detect.
SpywareGuard
A-Squared Free
Lists & Reviews:
The Spyware Warrior Guide to Anti-Spyware Programs
Spychecker Anti-Spy Tools List
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