Anti-Malware: Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware

All computers should have anti-virus and anti-spyware protection. There are many free versions available so do yourself a favor and at least install one of those while you are still deciding on the perfect fit.

	In-House Anti-Malware Solution	Anti-Malware Internet Service
General Advice	Use when content is of primary importance.	Use when you want to protect all the PC's on a network
Find Local Tech Specialists Search TechShortcut's tech profiles for specialists in your area	Malware Spyware Virus Security
Find More Information Use Research Helper to find related web articles	Application Malware Spyware Virus Security	"Internet Service" Hosted Malware Spyware Virus Security
Examples of Products and Services These are not endorsements, simply some product or service names we encountered in our research to get you started finding your best fit.	Avast 1 AVG 1 Kapersky Microsoft Security Essentials 1 Panda Security Symantec Norton Trend Micro Webroot ZoneAlarm 1 Offers a free version	Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security

Outside Information

• Wikipedia.org: Adware
• Wikipedia.org: Computer Virus
• Federal Trade Commission: OnGuard Online

  Provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.

• Wikipedia.org: Malware
• Wikipedia.org: Rootkit
• Wikipedia.org: Spyware
• Wikipedia.org: Trojan Horse (Computing)

Related Overviews

• Internet Filter