Loopholes In Anti-Spyware Programs

Computer users of some anti-spyware products may be surprised to know their programs are skipping over some possibly unwanted software. Many PC users have turned to products from makers like Aluria and Lavasoft to help combat the rising tide of unwanted spyware. But according to a PCWorld.com report, consumers may not be getting solid protection.

complete appeal process online. And it is fair to say that some companies previously been listed as providing spyware have changed their practices. But the potential exists for a delisted company to return to its previous and malicious ways. For consumers, this practice means they would have to run two or even three different anti-spyware programs and hope that their databases overlap enough to catch all of the unwanted programs floating around on their systems. David Utter is a staff writer for murdok covering technology and business. Email him

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