Spybot Search and Destroy Detection Update December 30, 2008

Spybot Search and Destroy Detection Update December 30, 2008 is a tool that updates the detection rules. Only needed if you do not want to use the update function integrated into Spybot-S&D

Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove spyware of different kinds from your computer. Spyware is a relatively new kind of threat that common anti-virus applications do not yet cover.

If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you didnt intentionally install, if your browser crashes, or if you browser start page has changed without your knowing, you most probably have spyware.

But even if you dont see anything, you may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging that is silently tracking your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile of you that will be sold to advertisement companies.

Spybot Search and Destroy is free, so theres no harm in trying to see if something snooped into your computer.

Major Features:

1. Removal of adware and spyware
2. Removal of dialers
3. Removal of keyloggers
4. Removal of trojans and other baddies
5. Removal of usage tracks
6. User-extendable database
7. Save removal of threats by shredding them
8. Backups of every removed problem
9. Exclude option to ignore specific problems
10. Permanent blocking of threatening ActiveX downloads
11. Permanent blocking of known tracking cookies for IE
12. Permanent blocking of threating downloads in IE
13. Command line parameters to automate tasks
14. Number of targets: > 600
15. Number of detection files and entries: > 10000
16. Detailed information about problems found
17. Strict criteria to define targets
18. Integrated update function
19. Weekly updates
20. Update notification by mail
21. Advanced Mode Only:
    • Free email & forum support
    • Settings to automate scan, removal and update
    • System reports to locate even unknown threats
    • Skins to adjust interface to the users liking
    • • Can only be undone in advanced mode
      • Planned for the near future

WareSeeker Editor