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Questions tagged [anti-spyware]

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Does Microsoft Security Essentials replace Windows Defender?

Does Microsoft Security Essentials replace Windows Defender?
Michael Ellick Ang
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What's the difference between "anti-virus", "anti-malware" and "anti-spyware" tools?

Many products (such as Norton or McAfee) advertise as "anti-virus" tools or suites, while others advertise as "anti-malware" (like Malwarebytes), and even more as "anti-spyware" (Spybot S&D). Are those terms just marketing gimmicks, or are there…
user201262
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is it possible to monitor and log "read from Windows clipboard" events?

processes like Notepad or browser have legit reasons for accessing clipboard in short bursts, typically associated with keyboard and mouse activity. The vast majority of processes have no business accessing clipboard whatsoever. Is there a way to…
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Going overseas for while and using internet cafes, which precautions to take against keyloggers etc?

Ok lets say I'm taking an extended overseas trip and won't have a laptop with me. Reasons being it'll be too heavy to carry and also the country I'm in isn't very safe for carrying expensive items around with you in case you get mugged. This leaves…
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Is an antispyware really necessary?

I've been always running frequent antivirus scans on my computers, more because I am a security freak than because I really need them (I'm not one of those users that, after a browsing session, manage to fill their PCs with unknown stuff from…
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How do I tell which application has opened a link in my browser?

I am trying to fix a problem with a computer running Windows XP on which, at random points in time, an advertising web page will open up in the default browser. I should point out that I've already tried SpyBot Search & Destroy which didn't solve…
drfrogsplat
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Uninstall all spying updates in Windows 8.1

This page recommends to stay away from the following updates: KB2876229 # SKYPE, If you want Skype then install it. KB2923545 # RDP KB2970228 KB3035583 KB2990214 KB3021917 KB3068708 # Telemetry KB2592687 KB2660075 KB2506928 KB2952664 #…
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OS X rootkit/spyware scanners?

For OS X, I have discovered Rootkit Hunter recently and liked the functionality. What other rootkit/spyware scanners for OS X have been developed that are available for use?
Troggy
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Is my computer security suite good enough?

I have a Windows machine and I run AVG free antivirus, Windows Defender and firewall, Spybot Search & Destroy, Outpost Firewall, and Prevx. I am just checking because I think I might have turned something up. Is this security suite good enough?
The Green Frog
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How can I remove "Positive Finds ads" from Google search results?

I'm using Chrome on Windows 7. When I search something on Google, I see some ads (which say "Positive Finds") above typical search results. How can I remove this? I've uninstalled all suspicious programs, and removed all suspicious extensions from…
user67275
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How to get a free full anti malware coverage on windows?

There are many specialized anti malware applications, namely: Anti-virus Anti-spyware Anti-malware Anti-rootkit And so on. What combination of free Windows tools would protect me from any sort of malware?
Jader Dias
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How did a Malware get past Avira when it was detected by it?

I have Avira installed on my other PC. It detected a Malware, and proceeded with the usual, scan, detect, quarantine. I thought it took care of it but the Malware actually took care of Avira! Now my PC is infected with "Smart Fortress 2012" (the…
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How do I deal with messages stating a file "Contained a virus and was deleted" in IE9?

While doing Windows Recovery I installed IE9 on my Windows Vista machine. This is the message I got when trying to download IE9 executable (or any .exe file) from IE9: IE9-WindowsVista-x86-enc-exe contained a virus and was deleted. This is…
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Which antivirus packages can be configured for on demand scanning only and will not load anything at startup?

I want a Windows antivirus/antispyware solution that I can use solely for on demand scanning of downloaded files and USB thumb drives. I don't want it to load anything at startup, save perhaps a right click "Scan This" shell extension. I definitely…
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Not able to delete a program

I am using a netbook of samsung with windows 7 starter service pack 1 32 bit. I am exhausted with a program known as 'Plugin.exe' i don't know how it came but whenever i start my program it opens up and i have noticed that it only opens in when my…
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