Choosing Anti Spyware Software Solutions (part 1)
September 9, 2008 by Trent Wilson
Filed under Anti Spyware
In this two part series we discuss choosing the right anti spyware software
Choosing the right anti spyware software is an important step in keeping your computer safe and your information secure. There are lots of choices and many of them are quite good. Just to name a few (but the choices are by no means limited to this list):
- PCTOOLS
- Spyware Be Gone
- Trend Micro Anti-Spyware
- Avast!
- CounterSpy
- Spy Sweeper
How Do You Use Anti Spyware Software?
The most important thing about using anti spyware software is to keep it updated. Most if not all of the ones we recommend do this for you automatically but you need to make sure you always have the latest versions. Why you ask? Because Anti Spyware software only reacts to known threats meaning that it is always a few steps behind the spyware makers. In order to keep that lag time to a minimum have the application update itself regularly or go to the manufacturers website and download updates yourself.
Understanding the routes of infection here is important, particularly in regards to spyware, which is different than most other types of viruses in that it does not directly spread in the manner of other viruses. But rather it works by getting onto a computer system through deception of the user or through exploitation of software vulnerabilities.
Keep in mind, as we’ve said before, that most spyware comes from installing software you download from the internet. Many times when you want to download a “trial” of some shareware, it could be loaded with spyware. Some spyware is pretty harmless but annoying, while others are serious security risks.
In Step 2 we discuss other important steps in choosing Anti Spyware Software.
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