Beware of Rogue Anti-Spyware Applications

Spyware and other malware is a steadily increasing problem for Internet users. However, software developers have responded to this problem and there are now a great number of anti-spyware applications available.



Unfortunately, some unscrupulous vendors use very dubious tactics to gain a competitive edge for their anti-spyware products. These tactics include:

• Using misleading and intrusive advertising in order to pressure consumers into buying the product. This includes pop-ups and spamming.
  
  
• Offering free online scans that produce false positives and attempt to scare consumers into buying the product.
  
  
• Configuring the trial version of a product so that it "detects" non-existent spyware on the users computer. To the unwary, this ruse can make the product appear superior to its competitors.
  
  
• Offering an inferior product that does a poor job of detecting and removing spyware. Some of these are inferior rip-offs of legitimate anti-spyware scanners.
  
  

There are a plethora of anti-spyware products currently available. In fact, there are so many anti-spyware products on the market that making a wise and informed choice can be somewhat difficult. Luckily, the Spyware Warrior website features an excellent online resource that provides a comprehensive list of rogue anti-spyware products as well as a wealth of other spyware related information.

If you are in the market for an anti-spyware product, I recommend that you take a few moments to check The Spyware Warrior List of Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites before making a purchase.