Statistics say that 90 percent of the computers are infected with spyware.
Today's spyware is far more harmful than ever before, placing personal information, privacy, and perhaps even your identity at risk.

What is it spyware exactly?

        ScreenshotYou may know spyware by one of its many names: adware, malware, trackware, scumware, thiefware, snoopware, sneakware.
Because of its furtive nature, most Internet users are more familiar with its symptoms (slow PC performance, increased pop-up ads, homepage change, mysterious search results).
Experts view malware as a real threat to consumers and businesses. If you're online, you should be concerned about spyware. You may want to consider adding an anti-spyware program to your PC to remove spyware.

Fighting Back

There is a way to fight this phenomenon by installing Anti-spyware software. However, it is very important not to install any software since there are those who not only don't remove the existing spyware but even plant some spyware of their own, which is why we must make sure we know exactly which anti-spyware software to install.
One software that I've had the pleasure to come across is Webroot Spy Sweeper.

Feature Set

So what makes this software stand out of all the others? Here are some of it's great features:

• Enhanced Blocking
  Spy Sweeper can block spyware installations using its advanced smart shields, toolbar and more so you are always online protected.
• Detection Techniques
  Spy Sweeper can identify and remove malware threats even if it does not match a specific definition by using a FlexDef technology.
•         ScreenshotSmart Shield Protection
  Spy Sweeper has more than a dozen smart shield protections, which can protect you and prevent and block an online spyware attack.
• Accurate Risk Assessment
  This software helps you not only to block and remove the harmful threats, but also to understand and learn more about them, what is does and its possible danger.
• Free Software Updates
  Spy Sweeper has frequent updates to provide the most advanced and effective spyware protection.
• Protection
  Spy Sweeper has a very user-friendly interface and usability. With an easy-to-use console and customizable options.

Installation

Spy Sweeper's installation is an easy task with user-friendly installation window. Keep in mind that in order to keep using this software, you must purchase it, as it is not a freeware (but is defiantly worth it).

        ScreenshotEffectiveness

        ScreenshotAfter comparing several anti-spyware softwares, Spy Sweeper stood out by it's impressive results. Overall accuracy was 70% (which is higher than most softwares); Identification was 82%; Removal rate was 80%; Blocking feature was 48% (the average of blocking for anti-spyware softwares is 40%);
As for the disadvantages, for a full scan, the software takes quite a long time (6:58 minutes), which is the average estimated time but is still considered to be long. Also, it does not support Firefox, Opra and Netscape browsers.

Ease of Use

Spy Sweeper has a user friendly interface which ables you to deal with spyware even if you are not a wiz in computers.

Help & Support

Spy Sweeper is backed by knowledgeable and friendly customer support technicians to help you through even the toughest spyware problems. The company offers online and phone support absolutely free of charge.

Summary

Spy Sweeper is one of the most powerful spyware removal tools in the market and the accuracy of its findings is with out a doubt worth the money value.

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