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anti-spyware software

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Anti-spyware software is a type of program designed to prevent and detect unwanted spyware program installations and to remove those programs if installed. Detection may be either rules-based or based on downloaded definition files that identify currently active spyware programs. Anti-spyware products are available from a number of vendors, including Sunbelt Software, TrendMicro and Webroot.

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This was last updated in February 2007

Posted by: Margaret Rouse

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Anti-spyware definitions finalized

An alliance of software companies, security firms and consumer groups called the Anti-Spyware Coalition, on Thursday finalized its definitions of spyware, and published a "risk modeling" report exp... ()
IT Management Guide: Spyware for SMBs

Spyware is one of the fastest growing threats to businesses. This guide offers articles, tips and resources to help prevent and combat spyware and adware on your systems. (SearchCIO-Midmarket.com)
Coalition agrees on spyware guidelines

The Anti-Spyware Coalition, whose members include Microsoft, Symantec, Computer Associates, McAfee, AOL and Yahoo, has finalised its spyware detection guidelines after taking into account public co... (ComputerWeekly.com)

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