A completamento della ns. recensione su sicurezza web, Vi invitiamo a leggere questo interessante articolo - in inglese -  riguardante lo stesso argomento, che tratta nei dettagli le modalità di rimozione di Spyware, per ,mezzo delle utility da noi proposte nella ns. recensione.

There are 5 main pieces of software that will secure your PC, and provide a cover from almost any adware/spyware threat. All of these pieces of software will be covered in the following pages.

AdAware is a free application (although there are move advanced paid versions) which specialises in removing Adware and Spyware only. This is probably the easiest spyware/adware remover for a novice.

SpywareBlaster is protection for IE/Mozilla/Firefox, but it will stop ActiveX controls and harmful items before they can be accepted by your PC.

Spybot - Search and Destroy can pick up items that the other adware removers can sometimes miss, and is a worth while install.

Anti-Virus software can remove most trojans that can often accompany spyware/adware, as long as it is updated regularly. Good antivirus software can be picked up for around £20/year, but free versions almost as good are available.

Firewall protection will cover nasty trojans which could allow access to your PC. Windows XP comes with basic protection, but a good secondary firewall with give added protect. Plenty of free products are available, although paid versions do have extra features.

To get complete protection and prevention from spyware/adware, you will need all of the above applications. Any good anti-virus and firewall will do, but only free options will be discussed in this article.