Spyware Doctor
PC World names Spyware Doctor top rootkit killer
September 5th 2006
PC World’s latest anti-spyware round-up has lavished praise on Spyware Doctor for being easy to use and the best at detecting and removing rootkits.
Pitted head to head against five other leading anti-spyware brands, Spyware Doctor was in fact the only product out of the five tested that was able to detect and remove 100% of rootkits.
“It fought active rootkits the best, and its scanning interface offers results that are easy to read, understand, and act on,” said PC World reviewer Narasu Rebbapragada.
In the tests, PC World also found that Spyware Doctor ranked the highest in both detection and removal of adware and spyware threats.
Spyware Doctor’s ease of use and scan results presentation also got a thumbs-up as Ms. Rebbapragada said she “preferred Spyware Doctor's brightly colored bars and detailed levels of threat classification.”
PC World also ranked Spyware Doctor’s features as “superior”. Ms. Rebbapragada continued; “Spyware Doctor has the best selection of features, with full start-up, scheduled, and custom-file scanning options.”
PC World concluded that Spyware Doctor is a “feature-rich program, has a good graphical display for scan results and offers solid active-rootkit detection.”
Read the full review here: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,126885/article.html.
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If you've never heard of ad ware or aren't sure what the uproar is all about, then this article is a must-read. In this day and age, targeting consumers on the Internet has become international warfare. In a perfect world, traditional advertising methods would reign, but in the faceless computing age, some companies will go all out to make sure that prospective buyers see their ads first. As a result, ad ware has evolved to become an insidious and often potentially harmful method of sneaking ads into to your computer.
So what is ad ware? Simply stated, ad ware is a small piece of software that works through a program installed for unrelated use. Most often found in freeware, ad ware will automatically install an additional component that supplies a stream of advertisements to your computer without your consent.
Ad ware can also work by pointing your browser homepage to a site that feeds even more advertising. Worst of all, ad ware operates without your permission and often without your knowledge. By embedding itself in some obscure file directory, most computer users never even know that ad ware is rampant on their system.
Not only is ad ware incredibly annoying, especially if you can't find the reason why it is happening, but it often causes system anomalies and program incompatibilities that can do damage to your computer and legitimate applications. In addition, if the ad ware you inadvertently installed hijacks your start page or toolbar, then reconfiguring your system settings can often be difficult.
Further complicating matters is the fact that the typical computer user can't locate the source of the problem and even if they think they've deleted the ad ware application, it often returns on the next restart! Without an ad ware removal tool such as SpyWare Doctor, the changes it can make to a system characteristically surpasses the average user's technical capabilities.
Removing ad ware can prove to be even more difficult than putting up with its existence on your computer. Oftentimes, the glitches it causes in a system will prevent a user from being able to access the control areas to configure settings. In addition, once it is successfully removed, the program responsible for the ad ware will be incapable of running without the ad ware component. Thus, you're forced to abandon a program you like or left to deal with the onslaught of advertising this menace can cause.
Ad ware and spy ware are both programs that people won't search out with interest, but that's not to say they aren't out there. While ad ware typically associates itself with freeware, avoiding free downloads off the Internet isn't too practical for the typical computer user. This is where SpyWare Doctor comes in.
Posted by: PC Tools | November 15, 2006 at 10:11 AM
San Francisco , November 16th, 2006 - Windows XP Magazine has just selected Spyware Doctor 4.0 as their Editor’s Choice pick for this year, highlighting its functionality as well as its speed and effectiveness in hunting down and removing potentially harmful infections.
Windows XP Magazine, the official magazine for the highly popular Microsoft operating system, says: “Part of what makes Spyware Doctor great is that there is basically nothing for users to learn.”
“Overall, Spyware Doctor has proven itself to be a very able product, one well worth its price. Whether you’re looking for a cure to your PC’s pest problem or a way to ensure your system remains healthy, this program is just what the doctor ordered.”
“Spyware Doctor,” adds Windows XP Magazine, “has firmly entrenched itself at or near the top of the anti-spyware world by focusing its attention on three key areas: detecting and removing exiting pests, fiercely guarding against new infections and being as easy to use as possible.”
“At PC Tools, we focus on quality and effectiveness in protecting our customers. We are delighted that Windows XP Magazine has recognized our efforts to produce this efficient and highly effective product. ,” said Michael Greene, Vice President of Product Strategy.
Read the full review in the current issue of Windows XP Magazine – Issue 65, November 2006.
* Current awards include PC Magazine Best Anti-Spyware 2005, editor’s choice 2006; PC Pro Recommended 2006, A List product; PC Answers editor’s choice 2006; PC Advisor Gold award 2006; PC User ‘Top Buy’ 2006; Computer Shopper Best Anti-Spyware of 2006.
ABOUT PC TOOLS™
PC Tools is a global security software leader with products including award-winning Spyware Doctor along with effective anti-spyware products. PC Tools is a leader in real-time anti-spyware, security, and utility technologies and has a number of key patents pending.
The PC Tools Malware Research Center monitors trends and emerging spyware issues and provides security solutions for the consumer and enterprise marketplace. The company is headquartered in Sydney, with offices in San Francisco, London, Dublin, Melbourne and Kiev. PC Tools has a global network of distributors, resellers, and retailers.
Posted by: Just what the Doctor ordered: Windows XP Magazine awards ‘Spyware Doctor’ Editor’s Choice | December 02, 2006 at 08:04 PM
PC Tools says 90 percent of holiday spyware attacks target unwary shoppers for financial gain or identity theft
SAN FRANCISCO, November 22, 2006—PC Tools Limited warned holiday shoppers today that up to 50 percent of new spyware threats coming from China and Russia target specific information for identity theft.
“Internet hackers are focusing on looting companies and stealing identities, says Michael Greene, Vice President for Product Strategy,” who adds 90 percent of holiday threats are from spyware rather than viruses.
At the same time, Jim Meem, Director of PC Tools’ Malware Research Center, warns: “We are particularly concerned that places—like Russia—are selling spyware kits, multiplying this problem.”
Greene said PC Tools is launching Spyware Doctor 5.0 to improve the award-winning* security software, providing consumers with an even more effective tool in identifying and removing potentially harmful spyware.
At the same time, PC Tools has updated its Anti-Virus 3.0 to make it faster and more responsive. “We know users are especially vulnerable during the holidays,” Greene said.
Greene added that, in terms of identify theft; PC Tools has been praised by respected experts in the security field—including PC Magazine—as the leader in handling phishing scams, and identifying and removing keylogging programs.
Those who have been caught by fraudsters should: 1. Contact fraud departments’ of consumer reporting companies. 2. Close suspected tampered accounts. 3. File a police report. 4. Complain to the Federal Trade Commission.
* Current awards include: PC Magazine Best Anti-Spyware 2005, Editor’s Choice 2006; Windows XP Magazine, Editor’s Choice; PC Pro Recommended 2006, A List product; PC Answers Editor’s Choice 2006; PC Advisor Gold award 2006; PC User ‘Top Buy’ 2006; Computer Shopper Best Anti-Spyware of 2006.
ABOUT PC Tools Limited™
PC Tools is a global security software leader with products including award-winning Spyware Doctor along with effective anti-spyware products. The PC Tools Malware Research Center monitors trends and emerging spyware issues and provides security solutions for the consumer and enterprise marketplace. The company is headquartered in Sydney, with offices in San Francisco, London, Dublin, Melbourne and Kiev. PC Tools has a global network of distributors, resellers, and retailers.
Posted by: What do you do when “All you want for Christmas is your identity back?” | December 02, 2006 at 08:10 PM
How much do you rate it? I don't buy software if I don't get enough feedback about it before from people who already use it.
Thanks
Posted by: Karl Smith | December 15, 2006 at 03:57 AM