September 3, 2008 12:00 AM PDT

Featured Freeware: SpywareBlaster

by Seth Rosenblatt
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SpywareBlaster started out as a malicious-software blocker focused on ActiveX-based attacks. It has kept that component and expanded, and now can block all kinds of spyware that gets delivered through your Web browser, although its defenses are most useful for Internet Explorer users.

The dedicated IE tools are useful. Users can block all Flash content, create encrypted backups of the Hosts file, manage browser page settings, block cookies, and create customized ActiveX blocks. Firefox and Netscape-specific protection only offers cookie blocking, but you can create a customized blacklist that will function across multiple browsers. Users can also create a system snapshot for PC recovery in case of a devastating attack. The interface is designed well, uncluttered, and easy to navigate. For $10 a year users can get automatic definition file updates and tech support, otherwise those must be done manually.

Seth peers into the deep, dark corners of software so that you don't have to. He has yet to suffer a single nightmare about OS/2. You can follow him on Twitter.
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by James_Park September 3, 2008 5:11 AM PDT
Nice program, but I'm using Advanced WIndowsCare that already has the same feature and much more.
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by 0zSpit September 3, 2008 3:13 PM PDT
this and nod32 is all i use. no need for all that 'arsenal" garbage
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by jimger September 4, 2008 7:20 AM PDT
What is the difference in using this application versus AVG 8 Free with built in anti-spyware "and" anti-virus?
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by lunite September 4, 2008 5:00 PM PDT
I think SpywareBlaster records all the blocked websites to your registry. Would having a bloated registry slow down your computer?
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by network_4 September 6, 2008 12:22 PM PDT
can you find me a trojan removal tool for vista home basic
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by smsdownloadd January 6, 2009 1:30 AM PST
Nice program
thanks

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