Spyware and other malicious codes are written with one purpose - to steal your personal data that is valuable from the point of view of a scammer. Over the past couple of years, a lot of such code has appeared on the Web. Moreover, anti-virus programs, even from well-known developers, do not always cope and spyware are passed onto the computer.
The fact is that malicious code of such a plan is very difficult to detect by traditional methods, because these spies work on a completely different principle: they do not replace local libraries and are not embedded in processes. If you look at the bare statistics, we will see that even the most innocent application, for example, for an Internet browser, can carry spy code, and the antivirus at this time does not respond to the threat.
You can avoid such problems with the help of special anti-spyware programs. They have completely different malware detection algorithms, so they will be more effective in this case. The only thing left is to choose the appropriate utility.
So, we present to your attention a list of the best anti-spyware programs, where each application is distinguished by its availability, positive feedback from users, and, of course, work efficiency. All the software described below can be downloaded from the official websites of the developers, so there should not be any problems with testing.
Super AntiSpyware
This is one of the most effective anti-spyware programs from respected developer Nick Skrepetos. In addition to eliminating spyware threats, the utility copes with the elimination of trojans and worms. The software works with its own database, but can also detect potential threats thanks to a thoughtful and competent search algorithm.
The application interface is simple, clear and does not cause unnecessary questions. All the necessary tools are presented in the main window, and flipping through the top menu in search of the desired section is not necessary. After starting, the anti-spyware program will offer to scan the entire system or any individual components: memory, disks, folders.
Application features
The utility is undemanding to the system resources of the computer and can easily work in the tray, without clogging the RAM. The application itself is updated two to three times a year and weighs about 15 MB, and virus databases 3-4 times a month. The software is distributed under a shareware license, the user is presented with all the tools for testing.
Users leave completely positive reviews about this product and its features. This is really a largely sensible and good anti-spyware program that will reliably protect your computer from such threats.
Spybot search & destroy
This is an excellent anti-spyware program for Windows 10. The utility does not conflict with the platform and does not interfere with the OS system processes, and it weighs a little - about 30 MB. In addition, the Spybot developer worked on the ergonomic interface, competently breaking the tools into categories. It is also worth noting that this anti-spyware program is in Russian, so there should not be any problems with development.
The utility copes with its direct duties perfectly, moreover, it can find and, if necessary, get rid of "user traces". Such functionality will come in handy if several people use the computer.
In addition to removing malicious spyware code, the program can deal with virus ads, which interferes with normal operation and slows down browsers. Here we are talking about the ubiquitous Amigo and the order of annoyed aggression from Mail.ru products.
The product is distributed completely free of charge, but regularly, although infrequently, a window pops up asking you to financially help the developer. Reviews about the program are mostly positive, users of some critical shortcomings in the work of the software do not note. As in the previous case, the application is completely undemanding to system resources.
Spyware terminator
This is a comprehensive solution from the well-known developer Crawler, aimed at combating not only spyware, but also other threats. In fact, this is the same antivirus like Kaspersky or ESET, but with advanced functionality. Reviews about this complex are completely positive.
There is a full-fledged deep scan, which, although it takes a lot of time, but leaves no chance for malicious code. The program works in real time and sleeps for the time being in the tray. It is also worth noting that the utility copes with the search for potential threats.
The program interface is simple and straightforward. In addition, it is competently translated into Russian, so there should be no problems with development. In any case, the menu has a competent master assistant, and on the official website of the developer there is a bunch of training material.
The product is distributed under a free license, weighs about 100 MB and is practically devoid of advertising. As for the system requirements, here they are quite high, compared with past respondents. For normal operation of the application in real time, at least 4 GB of RAM is required. Otherwise, the system begins to terribly slow down, and the software has to be disabled.
Solutions for the Android platform
In the Android operating system, problems of this kind are extremely rare, but they still occur. Especially when it comes to a mobile device with administrator rights (root), and the user installs everything in a row and from nowhere.
Dr. Web antivirus
There are a lot of anti-spyware programs for Android on Google Play, but the largest number of downloads, as well as positive reviews, is with the Dr. Web Antivirus. This is a serious integrated solution from a reputable developer, which is aimed at combating not only spyware, but also with trojans, ransomware viruses and other malicious code.
The application interface is competently divided into categories, and even a beginner in this business will be able to deal with it. But it is worth noting that the program is quite demanding on the resources of the gadget, so for budget devices with a small amount of RAM (less than 1 GB) it is better to find the utility “easier”.
The product is distributed under a paid and free license. In the first case, you get all the tools for any occasion, and in the second - a stripped-down version, only with a defender against spies and trojans.