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February 2004
Andrew Brandt |
Privacy Watch: Gain Extra Protection With Adware Scanner Secrets Put the extra features of Spybot Search & Destroy and Ad-aware to work for you.   |
PC Magazine
June 21, 2005 |
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4 The latest Spybot version is still free and removes a decent level of spyware from your computer, but it is not good at preventing spyware installation. |
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. |
PC Magazine
September 28, 2005
Steinhart & Rubenking |
Free Software: Good, For Nothing Ad-Aware SE Personal 1.06... Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware... Spybot Search & Destroy... |
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
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 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. |
Search Engine Watch
August 10, 2004
Chris Sherman |
Yahoo Offers Anti-Spyware App Tired of those unwelcome pests that invade your computer without permission? Banish intrusive spyware and tracking cookies with Yahoo's newly upgraded toolbar. |
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. |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2005
Michael J. Steinhart |
Maximum Security: 94 Essential Tips for Staying Safe Dozens of our best security tips and pointers, broken down by category: system, networking and wireless, e-mail, Web surfing, malware, and mobile. |
PC World
October 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Tweak Windows XP SP2 Security to Your Advantage Fine-tune the settings in Microsoft's recently released Windows XP Service Pack 2. |
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. |
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 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
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. |
PC World
December 2004
Andrew Brandt |
Poor Defenders Some anti-spyware companies use confusing ads, and our tests show their $20-$60 products are less effective than free competitors. |
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
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 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 World
March 20, 2007
Steve Bass |
How to Free Your PC From Spyware Use these cheap and no-cost tools to boot even really stubborn malware. |
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... |
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. |
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
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 World
April 2006
Scott Spanbauer |
Take Charge of What Web Sites Know About You Control cookies, clear your download history, and take other steps to keep snoops off your online trail. |
BusinessWeek
April 5, 2004
Stephen H. Wildstrom |
How To Stymie The Snoop In Your PC Besides viruses, now you have to watch out for spyware. This software snoops on your online activities and sends the info to third parties without your knowledge. Learn how to protect yourself from these sneaky programs. |
PC Magazine
February 21, 2006
Neil J. Rubenking |
Spyware Doctor 3.5 PC Tools has ratched up its antispyware's power in several areas, but you won't even see the most important enhancements... Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security suite... ZeroSpyware... |
PC World
October 23, 2006
Scott Dunn |
Windows Tips: Don't Let a Windows Update Bring You Down Put yourself back in the driver's seat by disabling auto installs, updating Microsoft applications, fixing broken updates, and more. |
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
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 World
September 2004
Mary Landesman |
New ZoneAlarm Disappoints Security suite includes new privacy-protection features but the protection was limited in tests. |
PC World
April 2, 2004
Andrew Brandt |
Three Minutes With Spybot's Patrick Kolla The author of Search & Destroy wages war against ever-sneakier spyware and competitors who poach on his name and reputation. |
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
September 2005
Scott Spanbauer |
Wipe Out Windows Annoyances Banish the worst glitches, time-wasters, and irritations in the Windows XP with these 29 tips. Plus: Get the scoop on Windows' biggest rivals. |
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
June 21, 2005
Neil J. Rubenking |
Trend Micro Anti-Spyware 3.0 This latest anti-spyware prevented half of our spyware samples from installing, but we expected a better showing in the removal test. |
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. |
PC Magazine
August 3, 2004 |
Keep Your PC Safe Learn to wield your firewall, antivirus, and antispyware tools expertly; don't give up your PC without a fight. |
PC World
November 2005
Dennis O'Reilly |
10-Step Security If you have about an hour, you can batten down your machine's hatches against Net threats new and old. Here's how to protect your Window's operating system. |
PC World
October 2003
Andrew Brandt |
Sneaky Apps Attack More-aggressive applications are creeping onto your hard drive, serving you endless ads or resetting your browser. |
PC World
April 2003
Tom Spring |
New Ad-aware Goes Pro Version 6 of the ad-busting software comes in paid editions that promise real-time protection. |
PC World
October 2004
Andrew Brandt |
Security Tips: Keep Viruses, Worms, and Spyware Off Your PC Closing the gates to these threats before they infect your system. |
PC Magazine
October 27, 2005
Neil J. Rubenking |
CounterSpy 1.5 CounterSpy 1.5 is attractive and easy to use, but it needs to do its job better. |
PC World
September 2004
Lincoln Spector |
PC Safety Toolbox--Five Steps to Protecting Your System The ins and outs of backing up, defragging, defending against intruders, and creating an emergency boot disk. |
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. |
PC World
March 2003
Steve Bass |
A Boot Full of Windows Wonders What will you do with all the time these downloads save you? |
PC Magazine
February 15, 2006
Neil J. Rubenking |
Laplink PCdefense LapLink's PCdefense combines security with backup, but the security doesn't succeed. |
PC World
July 25, 2006
Robert Luhn |
78 Ways to Make Software Do More With these tips and tools, your everyday applications -- from Office to IE, Firefox to ZoneAlarm -- can become faster, more powerful, and easier to use. |
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... |
PC World
August 2004
Scott Spanbauer |
Think Before You Click to Avoid Viruses and Scams Just a bit of caution will keep your PC and your personal data safe... How good is an anti-spyware tool marketed through spam?... Reduce Long Downloads... |
