Spyware Software: 5 Best

By: M Tsol

Break Studios Contributing Writer

When it comes to spyware software, these are the five best. With new spyware popping up every day, it can be a real challenge to maintain your computer. The best spyware software is a crucial part of your computers ability to operate. The five best spyware software programs available are as follows.

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. This program has both a free and a pay for version of this spyware software program. The item that makes this program invaluable is its File Assassin tool (available in the free version). When run in safe mode the tool can open locked files for deletion (assassination). Locking files is a spyware/hackers way of remaining undetected or impenetrable to a regular anti-spy program. This program also comes with an ignore file section where you can place items you want the program to bypass.
  2. Spybot Search & Destroy. This spyware software program is free. The immunize button integrates itself into your computers browsers for additional protection against cookies, images, pop-ups, installations, domains and plug-ins.
  3. Counter Spy. This spyware software program comes with a fifteen day free trial. Sunbelt Security really hit the mark with this real time anti-spy. This program is the best to use alongside a VoIP program. Couple this with the Vipre anti-virus and firewall, and your system has maximum security.
  4. Webroot's Spy Sweeper. This spyware software program comes with a two week trial, and has both a home and corporate version.
  5. Spyware Doctor. This spyware software program comes with a trial offer. From PC Tools, real time protection with advanced root kit detection. Can be coupled with PC firewall and anti-virus.
Posted on: Mar. 31, 2010