0 used to describe software that prevents other software programs from taking information about users and sending it over the internet: --
anti-spyware technology/tools/software
No software-based anti-spyware application can be 100% effective against all keyloggers.
As a general rule, anti-spyware applications with higher privileges will defeat keyloggers with lower privileges.
This kind of anti-spyware can often be set to scan on a regular schedule.
Earlier versions of anti-spyware programs focused chiefly on detection and removal.
It is recommended that users do not install any freeware claiming to be anti-spyware unless it is verified to be legitimate.
It masquerades as anti-spyware software and attempts to contact a server in order to receive instructions.
Clicking the icon will take the user to a rogue anti-spyware site.
Anti-virus and anti-spyware software are helpful, but must be kept up-to-date with new pattern files at least every few days.
