Anti-Badware Tools
Unfortunately many people fall victim to various types of badware on the Internet due to either lack of knowledge, usage of nefarious websites or a failure to keep their software up-to-date. Sadly to often, the process of resolving an infection is dealt with by a complete format of the disk and re-install of windows. But, this is not always necessary.
From my experiences with badware, I have decided to try and help those who are suffering from badware by providing links to prevention, detection and removal tools that might help the typical user. In this section you will find information and links to tools which can help you combat the nasty software often implanted by hackers and bots on unsuspecting users’ machines.
Badware Detection Tools
A list of detection tools will be found here soon.
Badware Prevention Tools
Anti-virus software
Although not the best software for dealing with all types of badware, anti-virus software is good at dealing with most viruses, trojans and malware that can infect a typical machine. But be wary! Not all anti-virus software is good. Here are my top recommendations based on years of experience with anti-virus software.
Kaspersky Lab Anti-Virus: Kaspersky Lab is widely regarded these days as one of the best network and computer security firms in the world. Their world renowned anti-virus software is increasingly used by major organisations worldwide. Originally based in Russia, Kaspersky Lab has years of experience and the technical know-how to deal with new and upcoming viral threats. You can get a copy of their trial version virus scanning software or use the free online scanner.
AVG Free: My recommended anti-virus software for the general user or business. AVG is a well-known Internet brand providing anti-virus and badware detection and removal software. AVG Free is used by many any indviduals and companies including Excel Building Management. You can get a copy of AVG Free Edition from their website or at download.com.
Avast! Home Edition: Avast! is another good anti-virus program. The home edition is available for personal, non-commercial home use. It is a good alternative to AVG Free if you do not have AVG or find that AVG’s interface is not to your taste. You can download Avast! Home Edition from the avast.com website. Be aware that you need to register Avast! once a year with a new key in order to be able to make full use of the software.
More soon…
Badware Removal Tools
If you have already been infected then you need the tools to remove the badware infection. Not all badware detection software can removal the nasty pieces of badware than exist on the Internet. I have tried to put together as complete a list as possible of badware tools available from my previous experience of dealing with badware.
