What is the best anti spy software?

[blueeyes]

I need an anti spy software program. Free

They didn't put one on here when they gave me this computer.

Thanks guys.

[asdf]

Removing spyware or real time protection?


MalwareBytes (free version is for removal only)
Adaware
Spybot


Best way to prevent spyware is not to download "free" screen savers/games and stay away from porn sites.

[blueeyes]

Best way to prevent spyware is not to download "free" screen savers/games and stay away from porn sites.

You take away all my fun! No porn sites. sheeesh.

[DiscGo]

For removal malwarebytes & f-secure online scan (both free)



For preventive software bit-defender or zone alarm.

[Deathcricket]

MalwareBytes (free version is for removal only)
Adaware
Spybot


:2thumbs:

[James_B_Wads2000]

I asked a similar question a wile back and got a bunch of good responses.

http://bogley.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15345



James

[DaveOU812]

I would say SpyBot - Search and Destroy. Worked great for me.

[Sombeech]

I'd say, any one of those flashing banners telling you that you have a virus, and to perform a scan.

Like this:
http://blog.weber.k12.ut.us/jumcfarland/2008/11/05/antivirus-2009/

:haha:

[Iceaxe]

MalwareBytes (free version is for removal only)
Adaware
Spybot


These are the three I'm using. :2thumbs:

[blueeyes]

MalwareBytes (free version is for removal only)
Adaware
Spybot


These are the three I'm using. :2thumbs:

Wow you use all three. Hmmm

Spybot was the name I was looking for that is what is on my older computer but I couldn't remember the name. That poor computer has something very wrong with it. I am glad I have this one now.

Thanks guys!

[Iceaxe]

Wow you use all three. Hmmm

Yes... I run all three....

:cool2:

[skianddive]

Links for the free editions of computer protection software - in order of importance (imho):

Zone Alarm (firewall):
http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/zonealarm-pc-security-free-firewall.htm (http://www.zonealarm.com/security/en-us/zonealarm-pc-security-free-firewall.htm)

Ad-Aware (spyware prevention and removal):
http://www.lavasoft.com/single/trialpay.php (http://www.lavasoft.com/single/trialpay.php)

Spybot - Search & Destroy (spyware removal):
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html)

MalwareBytes (spyware removal):
http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php (http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php)

[KapitanSparrow]

MalwareBytes (free version is for removal only)
Adaware
Spybot


These are the three I'm using. :2thumbs:

I don't know about MalwareBytes, guys. I just installed it, ran the full scan, and it came up with nothing. Not even one suspicious item. And I must admit to stumbling on to a porn site on occasion :haha: By mistake, of course.

[skianddive]

I don't know about MalwareBytes, guys.
That's why it's lowest on my "importance" list. Ad-Aware and Spybot seem to be all I need.



And I must admit to stumbling on to a porn site on occasion :haha: By mistake, of course.
Porn sites are generally harmless unless you click on "YES" buttons - or "NO" buttons that actually mean "YES". Reading is fundamental.

And someone warned me about the above since I've never seen a porn site. :roll:

[Iceaxe]

My kids caught some really nasty stuff on their computer (Antivirus 2009 virus if I remember correctly) about a month ago and MalwareBytes was the only thing at the time I could find that would remove it.... YMMV.

Before that dreadful day Spybot and Adaware had always done great.

[1Aussie]

You can go to www.tucows.com & get free downloads off there of whatever you need. I have had some very good freeware of their site & it is very safe to download from them, good luck!

[accadacca]

Wow you use all three. Hmmm

Yes... I run all three....

:cool2:
I bet. :haha: