11-25-2007, 11:02 AM
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  Re: ~ A Tip A Day ~
25 November 2007:
Antispyware Programs Currently no spyware-removal programs are perfect; all of them catch spyware that the others miss.Your best bet is to install two different programs and use them both to scan for and remove spyware. Antispyware programs fall into two categories: reactive and proactive.
Reactive Antispyware Programs
These programs can remove spyware that already lurks on your computer, but they have little or no capabilities for preventing future infections. Often these programs can be downloaded for free, but give you the option of adding shields by paying a fee or by upgrading to a Pro version.
• Ad-Aware Free Version (http://www.lavasoftusa.com)
• Spybot Search and Destroy (http://www.safernetworking.org)
Proactive Antispyware Programs
Along with removing spyware, a proactive program can prevent most spyware from sneaking into your computer by placing virtual shields over it. These shields can halt spyware installations, protect your Internet browser’s
homepage from being hijacked, prevent new bookmarks/favorites from being added to your Internet browser without your permission, block third-party tracking cookies, and much more. These proactive programs must be purchased from an Internet e-merchant or from a brick-and-mortar retail store:
• Spy Sweeper (http://www.webroot.com)
• eTrust PestPatrol (http://www.ca.com)
• McAfee AntiSpyware (http://www.mcafee.com) |