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Spyware & Other Pests
What
is Spyware?
"Spyware is any software
(that) employs a user's Internet connection in the background (the
so-called 'backchannel') without their knowledge or explicit
permission. Silent background use of an Internet 'backchannel'
connection must be preceded by a complete and truthful disclosure of
proposed backchannel usage, followed by the receipt of explicit,
informed consent for such use. Any software communicating across the
Internet absent of these elements is guilty of information theft and
is properly and rightfully termed: Spyware."
-Steve Gibson
Gibson
Research
(Noted privacy software expert)
More Information...
Preventative Solutions:
Do not download security programs based on web page or email
advertising, these are spyware programs spoofing themselves as
anti-spyware programs. WinHaven has listed the most effective
anti-spyware programs on our web pages in order to help you
decide which to use. As of 2007 we strongly recommend
Counter-Spy version 2. It is a "second generation anti-spyware
program that can stop spyware from installing in the first
place. It also can stop hybrid spyware/virus programs. For the
small cost of CounterSpy you can save yourself from the large
cost of having a professional repair your PC due to damage
caused by Spyware.
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Anti-Spyware Prevention Programs:
Anti-Spyware Scanners with active protection must be
installed on your computer. Once they are installed they run in
the background and prevent spyware from getting a foothold on
your computer. If you attempt to
download and install spyware or other malicious type
programs (either purposefully or by "being fooled
into it") the active protection will warn you and
may even prevent you from doing so, depending on how
it has been configured. Here are our recommendations
for quality active spyware protection programs:
The staff at
WinHaven Consulting also has experience with
many products not listed below. This lack of listing may be due
to the more complicated nature of the products or because WinHaven
LLC does not recommend the product. (BEWARE! There are many malicious
programs that pass themselves off as solutions to your problems!)
For more information on any product listed or otherwise,
you may contact WinHaven directly.
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CounterSpy
Protect your PC by removing spyware and
malware with our free 15-day trial of
CounterSpy antispyware software. Many other
free antispyware trials 'scan & scare' and
do not remove spyware. Spyware removal is
included in the CounterSpy trial version,
CNET's Number One Antispyware Software!
CounterSpy is a powerful spyware and malware
remover but treads lightly on system
resources. Now, you don't have to choose
between PC security and PC performance. With
CounterSpy you get:
- Advanced Anti-Malware technology
- Kernel-level 24/7 Active Protection
- Boot Time Scans kill rootkits
- Small memory footprint
- Runs great on Windows Vista and XP!
What is CounterSpy?
"For antispyware
protection, CounterSpy
2.0 comes out on top in
our current CNET
antispyware tests."
— CNET's Editor's Choice
CounterSpy
CNET
Editors'
Choice,
and
March
2008
Number
1
December
2007
CNET
(the
world's
most
influential
tech
website),
chose
CounterSpy
as
their
Editor's
Choice.
In
March
2008,
they
updated
their
Top
10
Antispyware
Apps,
and
CounterSpy
came
out
first!
They
said
"For
antispyware
protection,
CounterSpy
2.0
comes
out
on
top.
We
were
pleasantly
surprised
by
Sunbelt
CounterSpy
2.0.
For
$20,
you
can't
get
better
antispyware
protection."
Obviously
we
are
extremely
pleased
and
we're
happy
to
get
this
"Oscar
for
Antispyware".
For
these
20
bucks
you
get
a
dedicated,
hard
working
team
that
will
help
you
keep
the
bad
guys
out.
And
if
you
get
in
trouble,
you
have
toll-free,
live
tech
support
right
here
in
the
U.S.
No
freeware
will
ever
give
you
that
kind
of
service
when
you
really
need
it.
What's New In CounterSpy Version 3?
- Increased scan speed and dramatically reduced Memory and CPU usage.
- Easier interface with a new Overview page that gives you the system health.
- Advanced Rootkit protection in addition to FirstScan.
- Active Protection now includes 'On Access' scanning to see when spyware is copied or opened.
- CounterSpy V3 is a Subset of VIPRE and uses the same advanced detection capabilities found in VIPRE.
- New ability to view the history of events, scans, and Active Protection with actions taken.
Remove
Spyware
without
Losing
PC
Performance
CounterSpy
is
getting
more
and
more
popular
by
the
day.
It's
a
powerful
antispyware
software
that
does
not
bog
down
your
PC.
Long,
'heavy-CPU'
spyware
scans
are
a
thing
of
the
past.
With
CounterSpy's
small
memory
footprint,
you
don't
have
to
choose
between
PC
security
and
PC
performance.
Better,
Smarter,
and
Faster
Than
Ever
You
want
24/7
spyware
protection,
and
you
don't
want
to
notice
it.
You
want
the
spyware
definition
updates
to
be
short,
and
not
interfere
with
your
other
work.
CounterSpy
gets
you
what
you
want!
The
regular
spyware
threat
updates
are
quick
and
small
and
do
not
take
a
long
time
to
download.
Groundbreaking
Technology
Now,
the
most
menacing
spyware,
rootkits,
and
blended
malware
threats
have
no
place
to
hide!
With
CounterSpy's
revolutionary
new
design
you
get
faster,
more
effective
spyware
scans
and
real-time
spyware
protection
that
removes
even
the
deepest
rooted
malware
from
your
PC.
There
is a
problem
with
some
freeware
you
might
run...
You
don't
want
to
spend
money
you
don't
have
to,
so
you
might
be
running
free
Antispyware
like
Ad-Aware,
or
SpyBot.
That's
where
the
problem
comes
in!
Unfortunately,
by
now
these
products
simply
don't
cut
it
anymore.
Recent
reviews
show
that
over
time
they
have
fallen
behind
significantly.
They
just
don't
catch
the
really
bad
stuff
any
more.
To
illustrate
the
point,
in
the
same
March
2008
CNET
review
that
gave
CounterSpy
the
Number
1
spot,
Ad-Aware
was
dead
last.
In
this
case
it
is
true
that
with
freeware
"you
get
what
you
pay
for".
You
absolutely
need
better,
weapons-grade
spyware
protection
against
soaring
Internet
crime.
Brand
New
Licensing
Option:
home
site
license!
During
our
surveys
we
found
many
of
you
have
a
lot
of
PCs
at
the
house.
The
'3-packs'
that
antivirus
vendors
sell
don't
cover
it
for
many
of
you!
So
we
invented
a
whole
new
license:
The
home
site
license.
For
a
yearly
subscription
of
$39.95
you
can
install
CounterSpy
on
as
many
PCs
in
one
residence
as
you
want.
Advantages
of
CounterSpy
- Heavy-duty Spyware protection, but light on CPU and Memory.
- Kernel-level Active Protection™ guards you 24/7.
- Hybrid design combines Anti-Malware technology with our award-winning spyware detection and removal.
- Deep-rooted malware is exterminated at boot time, before Windows loads.
- Small, regular definition updates greatly reduce update downloading time.
- Millions of threat definitions!
- Vista compatible: Integrates seamlessly with the Vista Windows Security Center.
CounterSpy
is
the
Only
Antispyware
Software
with:
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Hybrid Engine. CounterSpy is powered by a hybrid engine that merges spyware detection and remediation with Sunbelt's all-new malware protection. This marriage of technologies enables CounterSpy to respond more effectively than other products to today's increasingly complex and blended threats. |
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FirstScan™ is a scan and remove on-boot technology that runs when triggered by a CounterSpy scan to root out deeply embedded malware, even before Windows loads. CounterSpy is the only antispyware software with FirstScan technology. |
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CA Anti-Spyware 2009
Targets Spyware Before It Targets You
Spyware can steal your personal data, switch your home page,
re-direct your web searches, display annoying ads, and slow your
PC to a crawl. CA Anti-Spyware helps protect against a wide
range of spyware threats that can expose your confidential
information and diminish your PC's performance.Comprehensive
Spyware Detection and Removal helps provide protection against a
wide range of spyware, adware, keyloggers, browser hijackers,
and other threats
Real-time Protection detects and removes spyware running in
memory, and helps prevent spyware from making malicious changes
to the Registry
Frequent Automatic Updates helps keep you protected against
the latest threats
Detailed Scan Results show the specific threat level of any
spyware found, and allow you to link to the CA Spyware
Information Center for more details
Scheduled and On-Demand Scanning allow you to run a scan at
any time, or schedule scans at pre-selected intervals to meet
your needs
Custom Scans allow you to select specific drives, files and
folders to scan
File Exclusion List allows you to exclude specific files and
folders from scans
Certified by Independent Testing Organization West Coast Labs
as effective spyware protection |
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Ad-Aware Pro offers advanced
features for savvy computer
users and IT professionals -
for optimal control of
confidential information and
protection against malware
attacks - with detection,
cleanup, and removal in one
easy-to-use program.
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Shop, bank, and
make travel arrangements
online
We keep you safe from
password stealers,
keyloggers, spyware,
trojans, and other
potential identity
thieves.
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Stay safe on
social networking sites
Ad-Aware keeps your
passwords and personal
information safe to make
sure you can socialize
freely.
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Download photos,
music, and other files
with confidence
Ad-Watch Real Time
Monitor detects
deceptive malware
applications before they
integrate into your PC
and attack your private
information.
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Control your
privacy
Erase tracks left behind
while surfing the Web,
on browsers such as
Internet Explorer,
Opera, and Firefox, in
one easy click.
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Safeguard your
secure documents
Ad-Aware actively
shields you and your
business from deceptive
applications and cyber
attacks.
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Enhance computer
performance
Conserve resources and
reduce downtime by using
automated scans to
identify and remove
malicious applications
that eat up memory.
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Get Peace of
Mind
Know that your
confidential information
is kept safe from
dangerous intrusions and
prying eyes.
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