Spyware is software that runs in stealth mode on a computer, tracking surfing, sites, keystrokes, network passwords, anything that may help gather information that can be used for nefarious purposes. We have included Adware in this category.
Anti Spyware software comes in two basic flavours: Prevention or Detection/Removal.
Spyware Prevention
Spyware Prevention tools can run on the workstation, or at the network perimeter. Workstation software provides active monitoring and review of processes and programs as they run, identifying potentially harmful actions and normally requesting your approval or denial of the action. Network appliances block spyware before arriving at the desktop, and prevent previously-infected workstations from reporting back.
Spyware Removal
Spyware removal/detection products scan your computer, looking for known spyware, adware, etc. The success with which each product detects and removes the various spyware instances often differentiates the products. It is normally recommended to run two detection products, one free and one commercial.
Mobile Devices
Products in this category provide spyware prevention for today's mobile devices. As business moves to being performed on mobile devices, the protection for those devices becomes critical. Some of the products listed in this category are standalone, install on the device products, while others are more sweeping Enterprise management of Mobile Devices, including the anti-malware piece.
Other Information about Anti Spyware
- SpywareWarrior.com - Blogs, Forums, Comparisons, Reviews, Spyware Analysis, and many other resources, including a Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware List
- SpyBye - SpyBye is a tool to help web masters determine if their web pages are hosting browser exploits that can infect visiting users with malware. It functions as an HTTP proxy server and intercepts all browser requests. SpyBye uses a few simple rules to determine if embedded links on your web page are harmlesss, unknown or maybe even dangerous.
The BrightCloud IP Reputation Service helps enterprise customers augment their defenses by adding a dynamic IP reputation service. Through a continuously updated feed of known malicious IP addresses, IT security administrators can easily identify threats ...
The BrightCloud File Reputation Service provides next-generation Webroot threat intelligence by offering customers a dynamic, up-to-the-minute file reputation service to protect their data and assets. This real-time lookup service of known malicious and w ...
Centrally managed cyber-security for your office workstations, servers and remote workers. Emsisoft Business Security in a nutshell Made to protect small and medium sized businesses. Created by the world’s best ransomware experts. Super-fast and low on r ...
Centrally managed cyber-security for your office workstations, servers and remote workers. Web Protection & Browser SecurityIf a user attempts to access a malicious website, Emsisoft Anti-Malware Home will immediately block the connection and prevent ...
Harmony Endpoint provides comprehensive endpoint protection at the highest security level, crucial to avoid security breaches and data compromise. Harmony Endpoint is a complete endpoint security solution built to protect the remote workforce from today’ ...
Complete line-of-defense against the most extreme forms of malware and cyber threats, Ad-Aware Pro Security provides the most advanced anti-spyware and antivirus detection and threat blocking algorithms, complemented with a powerful two-way firewall, web ...
McAfee® Internet Security makes PC and online protection easy for everyone. This set-it-and-forget-it solution comes with award-winning McAfee SiteAdvisor® web security, so you know the safety of web sites before you visit, bank, shop or trade online. Thi ...
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Intercept X Endpoint Features Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)Automatically detect and prioritize potential threats and quickly see where to focus attention and know which machines may be impacted Extended Detection and Response (XDR)Go beyond the ...
The LANenforcer 2024 and 2124 LAN Security Appliances transparently integrate into existing network infrastructures, sitting between existing switches at the access and distribution layers. The LANenforcer Appliance is an ideal solution for organizations ...
Protect your business Endpoints today against ransomware, malware, hackers and much more. Features: CyberCapture - When an unrecognized file is downloaded onto one of your PCs, a copy will be sent to our experts at our Threat Labs to identify if it’s ...
F?Secure SAFE protects you against viruses, trojans, and ransom­ware, and secures your online shopping and banking. SAFE secures your online life. Manage your subscription and add protection to your PC, Mac, Android, and iOS devices easily through yo ...
HijackThis : A general homepage hijackers detector and remover. Initially based on the article Hijacked!, but expanded with almost a dozen other checks against hijacker tricks. It is continually updated to detect and remove new hijacks. It does not target ...
TrustSoft AntiSpyware is a new generation product in the battle against Adware, Spyware and other Malwares. Effective detection and removal is our strong suit. Regain -- and maintain -- control of your PC today with TrustSoft AntiSpyware -- from TrustSoft ...
Removes spyware, unwanted programs, junk files, unwanted registry keys, tracking cookies and more to make your computer and browsers faster, safer and error free! Cyberlab Registry clean Manual Updates Registry Tuneup Windows and Browsers Op ...
Emsisoft Emergency KitThe malware Emergency Kit for infected PCs. A scanner that can be used without installation to scan and clean infected computers. Award-winningAward-winning dual-scanner to clean infections Portable100% portable – Ideal for USB fla ...
Spyware, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers are some of the most annoying and pervasive threats on the Internet today. By simply browsing a web page, you could find your computer to be the brand-new host of one of these unwanted fiends! Prevent the ...
Note:SpywareGuard is temporarily unavailable SpywareGuard provides a real-time protection solution against spyware that is a great addition to SpywareBlaster's protection method. An anti-virus program scans files before you open them and prevents ...
Award-winning Technology Kills all forms of Malware... STOPzilla successfully scans, removes and blocks Spyware, Adware, Pop-up ads, Phishing attacks, hijackers, rootkits, Trojans, bots, drive-by downloads, rogue programs, messenger service ads, keylogger ...
Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus Internet Security Malware protection – simple, smart, and reliable protection from viruses, spyware, ransomware and other malware threats on up to 3 of your PCsMulti-layer technology – real-time and on-demand malware sc ...
