Anti-Spyware Freeware

Malware is notorious for installing itself on Internet Explorer, users often innocently click on well disguised links and downloads and land up with browser toolbars and other add-ons.

Microsoft Window’s Defender is Microsoft’s very own anit-spyware tool which is available for free to users of Windows XP service pack 2.

Spybot – Search And Destroy is one of the most popular anti-spyware programs available. It is backed by a good reputation and a high success rate when it comes to detecting spyware threats.

Spyware is a silent threat to your computers performance and security, unlike virus’s spyware usually doesn’t loudly announce its presence. A good anti-spyware program is an essential part of every internet user’s defence against online threats and attacks.