This is a rant. I am rather angry because my computer has recently been infected by an anti spyware program. Yup. Apparently, "Spyware Strike" claims it has found out that you're computer has been infected by spyware. In fact, it is spyware. And there's no way you can stop it from bugging you to "purchase" it (if you have been infected by it, rebooting in safe mode still won't help). Don't bother using its uninstall program- as you will do nothing but install it into your computer. Yup.

This is an extreme example of a rogue spyware program. There are less in-your-face "anti" spyware programs out there (like Spyware Cleaner) which, although does not bug you like Spyware Strike does, instead "diagnoses" your computer with "spyware" (even though you might not have it) and scares you into buying it.

I am not to blame for bringing the annoying program into my computer however (blame my father!). Anyway, for all those who don't want to be annoyed by these (and other programs), you can do one thing- exercise caution. (Okay, not using the internet is the safest option out there- but I'm not sure if most of you are willing to do that!)

And in case you have been infected by Spyware Strike, download this remover here. Thank goodness it works.

In the case of good anti-spyware programs, the Ad-Aware/Spybot S&D/Spyware Blaster/Spyware Guard combo is recommend. Yes, that's a lot of programs, but at least it keeps you safe. Other (non-free, but good) anti spyware progs out there: SpySweeper and Spyware Doctor. There are others, but I don't think they are as good as the ones I've listed.

This entry was posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 6:05 PM. |