Spyware is a hidden malware program that steals data about your online activities such as credit card numbers, passwords and browsing habits. It could be disguised as legitimate software or work in the background to spy on your activity and report it to cybercriminals who can use it to market your info, hack into your account, steal your money or identity or even cause your PC to slow down or even crash. Spyware could also display bizarre pop-ups, redirect you to a browser to other sites or send spam email to your contacts, which appear to come from you.
A majority of the top free antivirus windows 10 programs come with features like security features like firewalls, heuristic identification and a large group of users to share updates to virus definitions. Many of them are less demanding on resources and some even have an in-real-time protection system. Some of the best ones are:
SUPERAntiSpyware is among the most well-known, offering four kinds of scans: Complete Scan (complete) and Quick Scan (quick), Critical Point Scan (critical point) and Custom Scan. It can be configured to block System Restore and Volume Information data. It is also able to run faster (called Scan Boost) and scan only certain folders. It is also able to detect spyware based on the content of files rather than the extension of files it can open and scan over 20 archive formats (not just ZIP).
Another option to consider is Malware Eraser, which focuses on removing and detecting malware, not viruses or other threats. It has a simple interface, and is able to run the full scan or go through selected folders or drives. It is also able to detect suspicious processes and eliminate them. It is able to detect and remove rootkits, spyware, viruses trojans and worms.