If you are looking for a good antispyware software program for your computer, dont just leap on any. I highly recommeand that you first of all readthis very important information from what this computer technician said about his experience with several major antispyware software on his blog at http://antispywaresearch.blogspot.com/
With the proliferation of spyware, or malware there has also been a proliferation of applications claiming to be your partner in fighting the problem.
Press Release: Many folks get into a jam worse than they were in before they started using what they thought was a legitimate anti spyware software program. Rogue anti spyware software usually start out by alerting an individual in some unambiguous way, perhaps through a pop-up or unsolicited email (spam), that they have a spyware and or virus problem. They will urge the person to buy or use their product. It may even tell them that it has already found (through osmosis I guess) a large amount of spyware and that by purchasing their product you will be free of the ugly vermin once and for all.
Not only are these programs digital snake oil serving no useful purpose and charging $30 and up, but it is like having a mole or insider infiltrate your computer. Once the rouge anti spyware software program is in your system it opens the door for other malicious programs to come in and wreck havoc on the computer. Most of these programs go by heroic names such as Error Guard and WinFixer, or other names that sound very similar to reputable, well established spyware software. The user should not be fooled by the name or its claim or you could be in for a long ride.
Once the seed is planted and the rouge spyware software has opened the door for his partners in mischief the programs will work together try to ensure their survival so it is not as easy as terminating a singal piece of spyware. After one is gone another one will take his job sometimes even regenerating the one that was just terminated. Once these guys have enough for a full team it can be an uphill battle unless the user has some experience in dealing with the tactics they employ.
What the user can do to protect themselves: First of all, be weary of any antispyware application that offers a free trial of their product. Dont be driven around by it, kick the tires and check what a user have said about it.
It might not be the real deal. Don’t buy from a pushy salesman, meaning don’t buy from any pop-ups.
Don’t be fooled by the fools.
Stay safe and happy computing.
