This article is part of Mysticgeek’s Realm, a How-To Geek blog dedicated to cyber geekery.
One of the easiest set it and forget it Anti-Spyware utilities is JavaCools SpywareBlaster.
On the next screen you will be prompted about updates.
After successful installation you will see Protection Status on the user interface.
From here you could enable protection forInternet ExplorerandFirefox.
What I like to do is get all of the updates first before enabling the protection.
From the options on the left tap on Updates.
Click Updates on the left side and then hit the Check for Updates button.
AfterSpywareBlasterhas a successful update its protection database you will get a confirmation message.
Just hit the box to not see this message every time.
Other tools include Hosts Safe which will create and encrypted backup of your current Hosts file.
Flash Killer, and Custom Blocking of ActiveX controls you may be aware of.
ConclusionSpywareBlaster is an essential part of asecurity best practicesarsenal.
Blocking malware before it infects your system definitely saves a lot of headaches.
SpywareBlaster is completely free and and I highly recommend using it!Download SpywareBlaster
