Doing a format and operating system re-install to remove after effects of a spyware is most disheartening. A Spyware silently tracks your surfing behavior to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies.
There are number of premium software that provide protection from spyware for a price. However, there also exists some very good FREE options for the same. Here are 5 best free software for protecting your system from spywares.
1. Spybot Search & Destroy – One of the most popular Freeware for protection and remove of spywares. It detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat. Spybot S&D can also clean usage tracks, an interesting function if you share your computer with other users and don’t want them to see what you have been working on. Also works with Windows Vista operating system. [ download ]
2. Windows Defender –This Microsoft software is one of the fastest growing product. It is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. [download ] Also See – Free Microsoft Security Software
3. SpywareBlaster –Another free option for protection from spywares, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers. It also restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer. [download ]
4. Spyware Terminator – This software provides free and comprehensive protection from Spywares, adwares, browser hijackers etc. Spyware Terminator offers the ability to download and install updates automatically. [download ]
5. Ad-Aware –Another popular free option for spyware protection for the system. It detects and removes Trojans, worms, spyware, and other malicious programs. Also, repairs damage left by malware. Also offer free software updates support. [ download ]
If you do not have any anti-spyware software installed on your system, make you install one today!
