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Anti-spyware links
The alternative to a standalone anti-spyware program is an Internet security suite. The suites include antivirus, anti-spyware, anti-spam and firewall components. However, reviews identify the anti-spyware components as the weakest in the suites. Some specifically recommend standalone programs as the better alternative. You can run a security suite and a standalone anti-spyware program, but be aware that some programs conflict with each other. See our report on
The best places to find reviews of anti-spyware software are the sources listed on our All Reviews page. The best information sources are periodicals, and nonprofit organizations and websites devoted to eradicating malware. These sites are helpful resources:
StopBadware.org has prevention tips, advice for webmasters and general information.
FirewallGuide.com has links to articles, reviews, vendors, and resources to help you fight spyware.
AusCERT, the national Computer Emergency Response Team for Australia, explains how to protect your computer from malicious code.
A PCPitstop.com article, "Anti Spyware Blues" by Rob Lipschutz and John Clyman, warns about fake anti-spyware.
Dark Reading is a magazine with lots of information on Internet security.
Wilders Security Forums has a bulletin board with useful posts.
The Center for Democracy and Technology has useful articles such as "How Advertising Dollars Encourage Nuisance and Harmful Adware and What Can Be Done to Reverse the Trend."
CounterExploitation.org has malware removal advice and information.
HowStuffWorks.com explains "How Spyware Works."
Software developers' websites have specifications and product information:
Javacool Software's SpywareBlaster
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Norton Internet Security 2009 [OLD VERSION]
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