Directory of Detection and Removal Tools Resources

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Computer applications used to identify and remove spyware and other malicious software from a browsing or client system.

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Resources in This Category

• A-Squared Anti-Malware

  http://www.emsisoft.com/en/
  A spyware removal and real-time protection tool featuring a double real-time scanning engine.

• AbsoluteToolbar

  http://www.absolutetoolbar.com/
  Internet Explorer toolbar that includes an anti-spyware feature, among others.

• Anti-spy.info

  http://www.anti-spy.info/
  Security software that detects and removes malicious programs, trojans, keyloggers and adware. Product details and downloads.

• Arovax Shield

  http://www.arovaxshield.com/
  Anti-malware software that uses real-time protection against browser hijacks, adware, keyloggers, and trojans.

• Bazooka

  http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/
  Anti-spyware and adware application.

• BrightFort LLC

  http://www.brightfort.com/
  Offer SpywareBlaster, a tool which prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers and dialers. Immunization supports IE and Firefox browsers. Also offer a realtime spyware protection product.

• Browser Hijack Recover

  http://www.browser-hijack.com/
  Recovers past browser settings after being hijacked from a spyware program.

• CA Anti-Spyware 2008

  http://www.pestpatrol.com/
  Anti-spyware and adware application, formerly called PestPatrol.

• Evonsoft Advanced Spyware Remover

  http://www.evonsoft.com/
  Program designed to combat spyware and other malware-related threats.

• Global Information Technology (UK)

  http://anti-keylogger.com/
  PrivacyKeyboard behavioral detection software that detects spyware and keylogger behaviors in installed software and hardware.

• HijackThis.de Security

  http://www.hijackthis.de/
  Automated analysis of HijackThis log data that uses community feedback to help end users diagnose problems.

• Lavasoft Ad-Aware

  http://www.lavasoft.com/
  Providers of anti-spyware software. Flagship product Ad-Aware is a multi-component detection and removal utility.

• MacScan

  http://macscan.securemac.com/
  Isolates, detects and removes spyware, keystroke loggers, and trojan horses. [Mac OS and Mac OS X]

• Max Secure Software

  http://www.maxpcsecure.com/
  Anti-spyware and privacy software vendor.

• Mi5 Networks

  http://www.mi5networks.com/
  Enterprise anti-spyware appliances to prevent spyware from entering a corporate network and leaving a corporate network.

• Nitrous Online

  http://www.nitrousonline.com/
  Anti-Spyware and system utility software.

• ParetoLogic XoftSpy

  http://paretologic.com/
  Offers spyware removal software. [Windows]

• PC Tools - Spyware Doctor

  http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/
  Malware and spyware removal utility. Detection, prevention and removal of spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, and tracking cookies.

• Prevx

  http://www.prevx.com/
  A product that uses real-time spyware monitoring and suspicious threat submission to build a reliable spyware definition database.

• Runscanner

  http://www.runscanner.net/
  Hijack This-style freeware program featuring process killing, startup modification, and hash analysis, among other features.

• ScanWith

  http://www.scanwith.com/AntiSpyware.htm
  Download mirror providing a multitude of trial and full version anti-spyware software.

• Security Stronghold

  http://www.securitystronghold.com/
  Vendor of real-time and scan-based malicious software removal products.

• Security Task Manager

  http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/
  This Windows diagnostic tool inspects all system and background processes, drivers and services, and includes a process security rating. Also includes a SpyProtector utility that stops common tactics from spyware processes.

• Spy Nuker

  http://www.nuker.com/
  Spyware and adware removal software with trial download. Other products include pop-up blocker and spam blocker.

• Spy-Emergency.com

  http://www.spy-emergency.com/
  Spy Emergency is anti-spyware software that removes spyware and other internet infections from your computer.

• Spybot Search & Destroy

  http://www.safer-networking.org/
  Detect and remove malicious software of different kinds from the computer. Product specifications, screenshots, FAQs, and downloads.

• Spyware Terminator

  http://www.spywareterminator.com/
  Software by Crawler designed to provide real-time spyware protection and a scan-and-remove spyware engine.

• STOPzilla

  http://www.stopzilla.com/
  Detects, blocks, and removes spyware, adware, trojan horses and keyloggers. [Windows]

• SUPERAntiSpyware.com

  http://www.superantispyware.com/
  Offering free and paid-for versions plus technical support. [Windows]

• Webroot Spy Sweeper

  http://www.webroot.com/consumer/products/spysweeper/
  Automatically detects and can remove all common forms of malicious programs including Trojans, system monitors, keyloggers and adware. [Windows 98/2000/Me/XP/NT4]

• XBlock Systems

  http://www.xblock.com/
  Antispy and browser cleaner software.

• XSpy Shield Gold

  http://www.elcor.net/xspy.php
  Anti-spyware detection and removal software by eclor.

• ZeroSpyware

  http://www.fbmsoftware.com/
  Anti-Spyware paid software, with integrated intrusion detection system and support protocol.

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