Top 4 Anti-spyware Tools Available on the Net

Spyware, adware and other malicious software are getting smarter every day, and sometimes your regular antivirus alone is not enough to catch everything. That’s where a dedicated anti-spyware tool comes in handy. Here are the top anti-spyware tools available on the net to give your PC an extra layer of protection.

1. HitmanPro

HitmanPro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware that has infected it despite all the security measures you have taken (such as antivirus software and firewalls). Just relying on a single vendor is not sufficient to completely protect you, and it is a smart and safe thing to keep a second safeguard close at hand so that you can make sure you are secure.

HitmanPro is designed to work alongside existing security programs without any conflicts. It scans the computer quickly (in less than five minutes) and does not slow down the computer, except for the few minutes it is scanning. HitmanPro does not need to be installed – it can be run straight from a USB flash drive, a CD/DVD, or a local or network-attached hard drive. Its coverage is extremely wide, detecting and removing everything from Trojans, viruses, adware, spyware, malware and rootkits to even rogue antivirus programs that you may have unintentionally installed on your system.

2. IObit Malware Fighter

Malware Fighter Free from IObit is a popular malware and spyware removal tool that uses advanced techniques and widely tested procedures to rid your PC of all kinds of malicious software and deep infections. One of the most celebrated features of this program is its unique “Dual-Core” anti-malware engine that can effortlessly detect any kind of software threat – adware, Trojans, bots, worms, spyware, keyloggers, browser hijackers, data theft and more. All you need to do is install and activate Malware Fighter Free and your PC will become free from those threats.

While there are many other anti-spyware solutions on the market, Malware Fighter manages to distinguish itself with the wide range of threats it can detect and successfully remove from your system, saving your OS from slowing down, protecting your local files, and preventing the leaking of your personal information. All of this is controlled via a very user-friendly interface that can be easily handled even by complete computing novices. All its functions are managed from a well-organized dashboard with 4 main tabbed categories – Overview (current state of your system), Scan (manual or scheduled scans with varying degrees of complexity), Protect (set up additional defenses) and Cloud. Additionally, the Quarantine area of Malware Fighter is always prominently showcased, giving you a quick way to see which files were flagged as threats.

3. McAfee Stinger

McAfee Stinger is a very popular antivirus, malware and online threat removal utility that enables quick, secure and reliable disinfection of already infected PCs. Although this app was never intended to be an all-in-one solution that can be the first and last line of defense against virus threats, it has proven itself to be most effective and easy to use in large networked environments, helping system administrators effectively combat newly detected software threats on the computers they are monitoring.

4. SuperAntiSpyware

SuperAntiSpyware is a powerful spyware utility that protects your entire system from unwanted internet threats, such as spyware, Trojans, worms, hijackers, rootkits and dialers. The core of its protection lies in a powerful detection engine which scans your daily internet use and downloaded files. In addition, it also performs a detailed “pre-emptive” scan of 50 critical points of the Windows OS during startup and shutdown.

While SuperAntiSpyware can be super helpful in identifying threats and giving you a clear way to clean your system of software that can damage your OS, local storage or even endanger your privacy, it is not intended to be your only line of defense against online threats. The developers of this program highly recommend that you take advantage of some fully-featured antivirus service, because SuperAntiSpyware does not cover viruses and will not be able to fight all of them. SuperAntiSpyware can be used without restrictions for free, but the paid version gives users a little more advantage in fighting malicious software – paid members receive the ability to automatically update their catalogue of spyware threats and have no limits on accessing the file and OS repair functions.

All of those SuperAntiSpyware features do not come at a high cost – it runs very lightly and won’t slow down your system during scans. Its interface is also easy to use, with easily accessible tools and navigation options that will be intuitive even to first-time PC users.

So these were our picks for the top anti-spyware tools available on the net. Do leave your comments and let us know which one you use to keep your PC safe!