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PC World
November 2005
Mary Landesman |
Best Defenders No, you don't need to put up with PC-clogging, privacy-invading spyware. New and potent tools for killing it dead. Spy Sweeper 4.0... Platinum Internet Security 2005... McAfee AntiSpyware 2006... CounterSpy 1.029... Interview with Gregor Freund on the future of spyware...   |
BusinessWeek
October 4, 2004
Toddi Gutner |
What's Lurking in Your PC? Because it's so new and still evolving, many computer users don't understand spyware. Here's a quick tutorial to bring you up to date on this insidious problem. |
BusinessWeek
February 7, 2005
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Fighting Spyware: Microsoft To The Rescue? Independent players that have made Windows more secure could suffer |
PC Magazine
November 1, 2005
Neil J. Rubenking |
ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware Despite superb firewall protection, we can't recommend ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware as a spyware solution. |
PC Magazine
September 16, 2003
Konstantinos Karagiannis |
Sweeping for Spies, Improved Adware, key loggers, and other spyware can send personal information about you out to the wired world, as well as make your machine run sluggishly. |
PC Magazine
March 2, 2004
Janet Rubenking |
Identity Theft: What, Me Worry? There are ways to minimize the risk of ID theft. If you have time to balance your checkbook, shop online, or apply for a passport, you have time to check up on your personal information and take action if something's amiss. |
PC Magazine
May 5, 2004
John Clyman |
McAfee AntiSpyware McAfee AntiSpyware is a solid--but not impenetrable--defense against spyware and adware |
PC World
April 2005
Mary Landesman |
Spyware Stoppers Renegade programs can slip onto your system in an instant -- and they can be maddeningly difficult to banish. Our tests reveal the most powerful tools for fighting back. |
PC Magazine
July 23, 2004
John Clyman |
Spy Sweeper 3.0 Still the best single antispyware package we've tested, though (as is the case with others) it doesn't provide an impenetrable shield. |
PC World
October 2005
Mary Landesman |
New ZoneAlarm Tackles Spyware Zone Labs' ZoneAlarm Security Suite 6 provides firewall-based spyware protection, but may require too much user interaction. |
Fast Company
November 2004
Alan Deutschman |
The Ad Agency on Your Hard Drive How Web software called "adware" is taking advertising to a new, effective, and extremely annoying level. |
PC Magazine
July 6, 2007
Neil J. Rubenking |
Ad-Aware 2007 Pro The new version of Ad-Aware is faster and prettier, but the retooled version of this ground-breaking antispyware app can't handle the worst spyware threats lying in wait for you on the Internet. |
T.H.E. Journal
August 2004
Kelly Martin |
Unmasking Spyware Today's Internet threats often arrive so quietly that they're undetectable, allowing he malicious code more time to identify and extract additional sensitive information, including passwords, decryption keys and keystrokes. |
BusinessWeek
February 19, 2007
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Mischief-Proofing Your PC Vista comes with only some of the protection you'll need. |
PC Magazine
June 21, 2005 |
Ad-Aware SE Plus 1.06 The new version of Ad-Aware is a significant upgrade... Microsoft Windows Anti-Spyware does a decent job of removing spyware, but does not block spyware well... Norton Internet Security is ambitious but fails... etc. |
PC Magazine
June 19, 2005 |
Weeding Out Spies When it comes to antispyware, the ability to clean those nasty programs out of your system is priority number one. Here are some reviews of antispy software: Spy Sweeper... Spyware Doctor... etc. |
PC Magazine
March 7, 2007
Neil J. Rubenking |
Security Super Guide The best ways to protect your PC, and your identity. |
PC Magazine
May 31, 2006
John Clyman |
Windows Defender The flood of spyware, adware, and malware of all stripes doesn't seem likely to abate anytime soon. |
AskMen.com
Phil Helm |
How To: Protect Your Computer Protecting your computer is easier than you might think. Here is a list of protection software that will keep your computer clean as a whistle and virus-free. |
PC World
August 25, 2006
Narasu Rebbapragada |
Spyware Fighters Five antispyware programs focus on tackling the latest threats: Webroot Spy Sweeper 5.0, Spyware Doctor 3.8, CounterSpy 2.0, Ad-Aware SE Personal 1.06, and Spybot. |
PC Magazine
February 1, 2006
Pike & Rubenking |
Antispyware Aluria Anti-Spyware 4.0... Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (MWAS)... Symantec's Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition (NIS+)... Spy Sweeper 4... Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4... PC Tools Spyware Doctor 3.2... etc. |
PC World
May 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
It's Time to Update Your Internet Security Arsenal Every tool you need to secure your Windows PC is free on the Internet. Here's where they are. |
BusinessWeek
August 30, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
Windows: Security Is Suddenly Job One By attacking some of the worst security problems in Windows, Windows XP Service Pack 2 could save you a lot of trouble. Bite the bullet and install it -- the sooner the better. |
PC World
January 24, 2007
Scott Spanbauer |
Thwart the Three Biggest Internet Threats of 2007 Protect yourself against the three gravest Web dangers: Internet Explorer, phishing attacks, and malware. |
BusinessWeek
July 17, 2006
Ben Elgin |
Curing Your Computer of Spyware What's the Rx? Check out these free and reliable programs that can rid your PC of a stealth infestation. |
PC Magazine
February 1, 2006
Sarah Pike |
Security Suites You absolutely need one of these suites, but even the best won't keep you totally safe... ZoneAlarm Security Suite 6.0... BitDefender 9 Internet Security... eTrust Internet Security Suite... F-Secure Internet Security 2006... etc. |
PC Magazine
October 5, 2006
Neil J. Rubenking |
Trend Micro Internet Security 2007 Trend Micro Internet Security 2007 still can't cure everything that ails your machine, but low price and online extras may make it an attractive option for some. |
PC Magazine
June 28, 2007
Neil J. Rubenking |
Spy Sweeper 5.5 with Antivirus Spy Sweeper pulls ahead in the hotly contested race to crush every piece of spyware that makes its way onto your PC. |
PC World
July 2005
Andrew Brandt |
Can You Trust Your Spyware Protection? Determining what classifies as spyware is a difficult problem, and would-be spyware manufacturers try to make sure their software is not blacklisted by the major anti-spyware tools. |
PC Magazine
June 12, 2006
Neil J. Rubenking |
ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 6.5 Services and resources for identity-theft prevention expand the popular ZoneAlarm suite. |
PC World
September 2004
Mary Landesman |
New ZoneAlarm Disappoints Security suite includes new privacy-protection features but the protection was limited in tests. |
PC World
September 2004
Steve Bass |
A Two-Pronged Spyware Defense Keep the torrent of snooping software off your PC -- before and after it strikes. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2006
Neil J. Rubenking |
Spy Sweeper 5.2 with Antivirus One of the best antispyware products out there adds a version with virus protection. |
PC Magazine
October 31, 2005
Neil J. Rubenking |
Spy Sweeper 4.5 Spy Sweeper 4.5 is the best antispyware tool we've seen yet. |
PC Magazine
September 14, 2005
Larry Seltzer |
Is It Spyware? The Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC) has presented definitions and supporting documents for what is considered spyware to help standardize anti-spyware software. |
InternetNews
March 26, 2004
Janis Mara |
Gates Weighs In On Spyware Issue Microsoft's chairman says 'parasitic' software is turning the Internet into a billboard. |
InternetNews
August 2, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
Who's Who in Antivirus Software? Despite dominant players, the Black Hat conference has a big cast. Now if only people will use their products. |
PC World
August 21, 2007
Ryan Naraine |
Die, Spyware, Die! Spyware remains a continuing hassle and a potentially serious intrusion on your privacy. We tested the top antispyware programs to see which ones do the best job. |
PC World
June 2004
Mary Landesman |
Bigger Threats, Better Defense Tests of 16 security tools, including firewalls, antivirus software, and anti-spyware programs, that aim to foil worms, viruses, spies, and hackers. |
PC World
July 2004
Tom Spring |
Striking Back at Spyware States, feds consider regulating intrusive software. |
InternetNews
August 7, 2007
Andy Patrizio |
Webroot Updates, Renames Antispyware For Business Webroot Software is stepping up its corporate play with a revised and rebranded version of its anti-spyware software, renamed Webroot AntiSpyware Corporate Edition. |
PC World
July 2005
Mary Landesman |
Symantec Offers So-So Spyware Protection Beta of Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition stops some spyware, but produces mixed results otherwise. |
PC World
July 2003
Scott Spanbauer |
Pest Zappers More utilities than ever claim to vanquish viruses and smash spyware. Our tests prove they're not all created equal. |
PC World
March 2002
Scott Spanbauer |
Get That Spyware Off My Computer! Prevent spyware from installing on your PC, remove spyware already installed, and switch browsers at will... |
PC Magazine
June 25, 2007
Neil J. Rubenking |
System Shield 3 Internet Security Don't rely on this suite to handle your computer's security... Norton 360... Outpost Security Suite Pro... |
InternetNews
February 24, 2005
Susan Kuchinskas |
A Higher Google Standard? Should Google put a stop to spyware infiltrating Blogspot, which it owns? |
InternetNews
May 11, 2005
Roy Mark |
Adware Called Too Cozy With Spyware The Center for Democracy and Technology says complex relationships allow responsible parties to dodge liability even if Congress passes an anti-spyware bill. |
PC Magazine
February 6, 2007
Neil J. Rubenking |
SpyEraser 1.1 Don't turn off the oven; Uniblue's SpyEraser is still only half-baked. |
InternetNews
June 8, 2005
Roy Mark |
Bad Actors Safe Under Spyware Legislation? Congress should do less, rather than more, when it comes to federal anti-spyware bills. |
PC World
January 2005
Steve Bass |
Your XP Service Pack 2 Survival Guide How to handle Windows XP's latest bug fix and security update. |
