UNCC-HRL ::: HTS ::: Secure My PC

Anti-Spyware Software [Anti-Malware Software]

Anti-Malware software is often referred to by the more common name, anti-spyware software. This software works with your anti-virus software to identify and remove threats to your computer that come from sources other than viruses or worms (which are removed by the anti-virus software).

Anti-spyware software looks "under the hood" of your computer at a couple of different items, including:

The presence of malicious software, like keystroke loggers;
The presence of cookies or other items that could contain personal information;
The presence of trojans or their malicious payloads;
Problems associated with your Internet browser;
Problems associated with your operating system.

As the anti-spyware goes through your computer, it will flag the suspected problems to you and then allow you to make a decision on whether it should be left alone, repaired, removed, or quarantined. In most cases, you should opt to remove the offending item(s), unless you are certain that the item is not malware or spyware.

Some anti-spyware software will also look for ad-ware problems, however, anti-spyware programs can miss bad ad-ware or report good ad-ware as a problem. In this case, we recommend using a tool that was designed to look for ad-ware. You should definitely use an anti-ad-ware program if you are experiencing problems like: pop-up ads appearing on your computer at random, your Internet browser taking you to weird websites on its own, or an increase in the amount of spam you in your e-mail in box.

Software Solutions

SPYWARE & MALWARE TOOLS

Download Spybot Search and Destroy (Free). <CLICK HERE>
Download McAfee Anti-Spyware Software (Fee). <CLICK HERE>
Download Webroot Spy Sweeper (Fee) or Access the Free Online Tool. <CLICK HERE>
Download Microsoft Windows Defender (Beta). <CLICK HERE>

ANTI AD-WARE TOOLS

Download Ad-A-Ware Anti-Adware Software. <CLICK HERE>

PDF Resources


Secure My PC Home PC Readiness Checklist Routine Maintenance Log Mobile Device Users Test Your Knowledge Anti-Virus Software Anti-Spyware Software Firewall Software Windows Updates Macintosh Updates Office Software Internet Browsers Music Software Instant Messengers SPAM - SPIT - SPIM Phishing & Spoofing Identity Theft Malware E-Mail Security File Sharing System Back-Up	Anti-Spyware Software [Anti-Malware Software] Anti-Malware software is often referred to by the more common name, anti-spyware software. This software works with your anti-virus software to identify and remove threats to your computer that come from sources other than viruses or worms (which are removed by the anti-virus software). Anti-spyware software looks "under the hood" of your computer at a couple of different items, including: The presence of malicious software, like keystroke loggers; The presence of cookies or other items that could contain personal information; The presence of trojans or their malicious payloads; Problems associated with your Internet browser; Problems associated with your operating system. As the anti-spyware goes through your computer, it will flag the suspected problems to you and then allow you to make a decision on whether it should be left alone, repaired, removed, or quarantined. In most cases, you should opt to remove the offending item(s), unless you are certain that the item is not malware or spyware. Some anti-spyware software will also look for ad-ware problems, however, anti-spyware programs can miss bad ad-ware or report good ad-ware as a problem. In this case, we recommend using a tool that was designed to look for ad-ware. You should definitely use an anti-ad-ware program if you are experiencing problems like: pop-up ads appearing on your computer at random, your Internet browser taking you to weird websites on its own, or an increase in the amount of spam you in your e-mail in box. Software Solutions SPYWARE & MALWARE TOOLS Download Spybot Search and Destroy (Free). <CLICK HERE> Download McAfee Anti-Spyware Software (Fee). <CLICK HERE> Download Webroot Spy Sweeper (Fee) or Access the Free Online Tool. <CLICK HERE> Download Microsoft Windows Defender (Beta). <CLICK HERE> ANTI AD-WARE TOOLS Download Ad-A-Ware Anti-Adware Software. <CLICK HERE> PDF Resources How to Install and Scan Your Computer with Spy-Bot Search and Destroy How to Install and Scan Your Computer with Ad-Aware Anti-Adware Software