Failing Grades For Most Anti-Spyware Tools

serbach writes "Steve Gibson posted this link to a superb test of about two dozen top Anti-Spyware programs: Eric L. Howes conducted the test over a two-week period in October. The results surprised me: only 3 ASW programs had a 'batting average' of better than .500 when it came to eradicating the broad range of spyware in the test. Freeware star Spybot Search & Destroy came in a distant 7th with an average of only .376. The top three? Giant Anti-Spyware, Spy Sweeper, and Ad-Aware. These test results are well worth your time."

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[Anonymous Coward]

I gonna get firefox and ad-aware asap. I also want to get screwed! No more than 2 weeks right?

I wonder what it is like...

My time is preciouss.

[Maljin Jolt]

These test results are well worth your time.

No they are not. I already burned all Windows CDs in the fire. You wan't believe how much time I gained by doing this!

Gary Grocer, Billy Butcher...

[Dogtanian]

HOwever , these programs could do anything which is the worrying part. 99% of them may just be Gary Grocer trying to make some extra money

I think you're underplaying the seriousness of Gary Grocer's nefarious activities. After all, he's an internationally-wanted credit card fraudster who is also notorious for using zombified PCs to send spam.... that's how he makes his "extra money". (Note: There is a reward for the capture of him and his money-laundering associate, Freddy Firefighter).

"These people are scum, " says Florida's Head of Anti-Fraud Investigations, Calvin Criminal.

"Damn right, " adds his colleague, Alvin Arsonist.

Re:Spyware

[RoloDMonkey]

...I'm pissed off with the lack of professionalism or objectivity on this site.

Your new here, aren't you?