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[TiziteLayinLow]

I used to like spysweeper by webroot the best, until i read the latest article about overture, the writer of CWS spyware, bought spysweeper. I would imagine it will stop finding CWS now.. and I also heard that the creator of CWShredder stopped making updates for it.

So the question is.. what do you guys do for that cousin or aunt who is heavily infested?

 

[BlueWeasel]

I updated and run these every few days:
Ad-aware
SpywareBlaster
Spybot S&D

Spyware FAQ

I also recommend Firefox (where possible), as I've noticed a slight difference in spyware since moving from IE. I still use IE, but only when necessary like Windows Update.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Avoid programs listed in this article.

how about a antispyware package, something like this.

link to thread

i personally use the following for scanning and removing
Spybot S&D 1.3
Adaware 6
CWShredder
AVG Free edition

following for prevention
Spywareblaster
IE Spy-Ad
Host Files with spyware sites blocked
Spybot S&D 1.3

Please link article about webroot being purchased by overture

 

[John]

I service computers for a living, and to clean up spyware/malware/adware I use the following tools:

[*]Spysweeper 3.0
[*]Ad Aware 6.181
[*]HiJack This 1.8

For removing Viruses I use:

[*]NAV 2003
[*]Panda Online Scan
[*]Trend Micro Online Scan

Prevention:

[*]FireFox 0.9.2 🙂

 

[TiziteLayinLow]

John: I work at best buy as a computer tech (for a living as well), and we sell spysweeper there for our customers as well as use/install it for them. We have only version 2.6. Is 3.0 a retail release? If not where can I get it?

I also use HiJackThis, but again only version 1.59, where can I get 1.8 (I've searched google already).

You might want to also try SpyWare Doctor.

Thanks for the help.

 

[webie]

I agree with "BlueWeasel". Once you have cleaned your system you should start by changing IE to something like Firefox or Opera. That will help reducing spyware and addware.

 

[TiziteLayinLow]

I run firefox, unfortunatly telling about 100 people/day about it might be a little hard, especially considering they are hillbillies. I'm mainly concerned about getting it out, and staying up to date with the software that we currently sell. For instance, webroot spysweeper.

 

[Mem]

I service computers for a living, and to clean up spyware/malware/adware I use the following tools:

# Spysweeper 3.0
# Ad Aware 6.181
# HiJack This 1.8

For removing Viruses I use:

# NAV 2003
# Panda Online Scan
# Trend Micro Online Scan

Prevention:

# FireFox 0.9.2

My main browsers are Opera 7.52 and Mozilla 1.7.1 on my computers,
I use the following,
Spybot,
Ad-Aware,
SpywareBlaster,
Spykiller 2004 and sometimes Hijack this 1.8 if I need to check anything.

Anti-virus wise I use Panda Titanium 2004 and AV software included in my VCOM SystemSuite V5 software which is made by Trend Micro as backup.

I also use Kerio Personal Firewall 4 behind a router and A-Squared Personal Anti-trojan software,can`t be too careful 😉.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Originally posted by: TiziteLayinLow
John: I work at best buy as a computer tech (for a living as well), and we sell spysweeper there for our customers as well as use/install it for them. We have only version 2.6. Is 3.0 a retail release? If not where can I get it?

I also use HiJackThis, but again only version 1.59, where can I get 1.8 (I've searched google already).

You might want to also try SpyWare Doctor.

Thanks for the help.

Spy Sweeper 3.0

HiJackthis 1.98

 

[PC Freak]

Adaware
Spy Sweeper
Spybot
HiJack This
CWShredder

 

[mboy]

Originally posted by: BlueWeasel
I updated and run these every few days:
Ad-aware
SpywareBlaster
Spybot S&D

Spyware FAQ

I also recommend Firefox (where possible), as I've noticed a slight difference in spyware since moving from IE. I still use IE, but only when necessary like Windows Update.

Religiously update and run these 3- 3xs per week and you will NEVER have a spyware problem.

if you are untlra paranoid, install spywareguard by javacoolsoftware (real time Spyware protection by the makers of spyware blaster). Free, but has not been updated since Jan.

 

[Rottie]

I like Spybot S&D 1.3 and Adware 6 I have not try other spyware.