Spyware

In this article we explore the issue of spyware, how to remove it from your computer as a webmaster, and how to profit from offering removal software to surfers. As spyware is becoming ever more vicious, it is becoming a serious threat to everyone’s business, whether it be your own – from surfers infected with spyware meaning you ref code gets cut out, or other’s – with their credit card info being stolen and therefore losing trust in purchasing things on the internet. Either way it is an extremely bad situation.

To begin, here is a list of software you should consider to help protect yourself from spyware and remove any that may have infected your system.

CLEAN

• HijackThis (HJT)
• Ad Aware
• SpySweeper
• Spybot S&D
• CWShredder
• The Cleaner

PREVENT

• SpywareBlaster
• SpywareGuard

ANTIVIRUS & FIREWALL

• Kaspersky AV
• Sygate Firewall Pro
• Kerio Firewall
• Zone Alarm

ONLINE VIRUS SCANNERS

• TrendMicro
• BitDefender
• Panda
• RAV

RECOMMEND

• DoxDesk Quick Parasite Check
• Windows Update

Now to explore how to profit from surfer’s having spyware, there are many removal programs out there that are paid, and have affiliate programs. These include Adware Remover Gold from the mainstream products at Topbucks program. Another good spyware removal program to promote is Privacy Defender from ARS.

One thing is for sure, the quicker spyware is eliminated, the better conversions across the board will be.