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| Spyware Terminator 1.7.0.918 |
| GUI:   Features: Ease of use: Value: |  | Pros- ST is a free program which offers a viable Realtime Shield against malware. That alone makes it a very nice product.
Cons- I have recently tested ST's HIPS component using the Spycar and Advanced Process termination tests and the results were that ST's HIPS performed poorly. These tests essentially try to terminate a program (ST's HIPS failed 7 of the 9) and try to change the autostart and IE Configuration (ST failed 14 of the 16 tests). These tests were done in several different formats: HIPS enabled/Realtime Shield disabled, HIPS disabled/Realtime Shield enabled, HIPS enabled/realtime Shield enabled. In all tests it did not matter whether HIPS were enabled or not as the same results occurred. The Realtime Shield component was the only defense against these mock malware tests.
Based on that I would suggest that ST still be used as the Realtime Shield is a very good layer of protection against malware. But useres should consider concurrently using another free HIPS program. I would suggest either Dynamic Security Agent, System Safety Monitor or Prosecurity. The combination of one of these free HIPS programs alongside the Realtime Shield of ST will provide much more security than the HIPS of ST.
Also, a few other things should be considered. ST still has a fairly high rate of false postive spyware found in scans. What has worked best for me is to use a multi-program defense in which I scan with other programs such as SuperAntiSpyware, AVG's anti-spyware and Ad-Aware. In this approach, I essentially only use ST for its Realtime Shield protection.
The ClamAV could be used as a #2 on-demand scanner for virus problems but it is not recommended, at its present state, as a full time scanner. There are free anti-virus programs that do a much better job. Those include AVG, Antivir and AOL's Active Virus Shield. Besides, ClamAV seems to be a bit heavy in resource usage to be ran all the time.
There still is the affiliation with Crawler. So users should maintain a heightened sense of skepticism with tis product. And Crawler still promotes it spyware products ascan be seen on crawler.com. And if you have any doubts about their continued affiliation just check out ther "contact" addresses. As of last look the two were still conducting business out of the same offices.
But that alone should not deter someone from using this product. The Realtime Shield is rare for a free product and I wholly recommend using that feature. Just don't put all your eggs in one basket thinking the spyware detection, ClamAV and HIPS are good enough for today's internet world. There are better free products that can be used for those tasks. |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.7.0.833 Beta |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | | this product has a nice quick scanner that detects a lot of spyware, not to meantion it has FREE real-time protection and HIPs. dont know how u cant give this a great score |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.5.0.740 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | Spyware Terminator is installs the residing function free of charge, and an excellent anti spyware product.
It keeps installing the virus monitoring function by ClamAV in a recent version, and it evolving.
However, Adowea keeps being still developed, being distributed to our regret, the treatment to the Adowea of the Crawler Co. in the development origin be certain, and it is also certain that the doubt is lean for the threat in the detection power. |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.5.0.740 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | | First must inform that I've made a full system scan, 70.000+ objects in 17 minutes. Very far away from the 90 minutes of the Softpedia reviewer.This program is good. Does not take too many system resources and having realtime shield in a freebie, is quite nice. Interface is excellent and we can take control of every aspect of the software.I am impressed and I've used - and still use - other antispyware programs, but this one is great.I just do not use the ClamAV, as I have Avast for years and I am fully confident on it. Well done |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.5.0.740 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | Takes a while to run when set to all but sure work.
Picks up what others leave behind. |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.5.0.718 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | Pros: I've been using is for only few days but very impressed & satisfied with it. Realtime Shield, with HIPS & Clam Antivirus (included in update) provides effective ways to protect against spyware & adware.
I d/l some stuff and at the moment of access it detected the spyware. It's not a "scan spyware after infection" method, but rather "prevent spyware infection" method. It's great because it prevents spyware from getting into your computer at first place.
It gives me peace of mind; since other programs only scan manually, often after the spyware infection, I consider this as the first line of defense.
The user inferface and navigation is very simple and effective. You won't get confused using this product. Make sure you enable the HIPS (Host Intrustion Prevention System), along with clamAV; because those two are the detection component is real time.
Cons: It also moniters program, which can be annoying if the settings were set to expert setting. It practically asks permission for all the file accssed/used during installation. But this can be prevented by setting it to beginner or advanced setting. You will need to tweak the setting for your comfort level.
It would be nice to have more detailed description or manual about this program. |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.5.0.714 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | | Nice program. Its give's realtime protection. You alsow can intergrade ClamWin in the progam to! |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.5.00.663 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | As of version 1.5, Spyware Terminator includes ClamAV Antivirus. This is the free open source antivirus.
Spyware Terminator integrates ClamAV in three ways:
1) it integrates is into full on-demand scans
2) it integrates it into the real-time protection
3) it integrates it into the program updates
It is really amazing. This software is going places.
Side note: like any antivirus, anymore than one antivirus on your machine will cause performance issues. The ClamAV in Spyware Terminator is no exception to this generality. |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.4.00.637 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | | Resizable window...huzzah! |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.3.00.599 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | It was listed, then de-listed, meaning it is safe.
Get a clue... |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.3.00.599 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | DO NOT TRUST THIS SOFTWARE AND COMPANY!
Logically I think you should not trust this software! A "anti-spyware software" that has been on Spyware Warrior rogue list is something bad. You can not really believe that this company has changed "its heart" and suddenly wants to fight spyware with its whole heart? They play serious, I think. They want a better reputation, BUT THEY DO NOT HATE SPYWARE!! I do not think they are schizophrenic! Björn Lundahl, Gothenburg, Sweden |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.3.00.599 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | As of March 9, 2006, SpywareWarrior.com has de-listed Spyware Terminator.
Read it for yourself:
Note on SpywareTerminator: We originally listed Spyware Terminator on this page out of concerns that Crawler, the company behind the product, had established connections with IBIS, a well known adware distributor responsible for such adware programs as Wintools, Websearch, & Huntbar. Although we found no problems in our initial testing with Spyware Terminator, and while the vendor itself announced that it was exiting the adware business (1), we decided out of caution to impose a three month probation period before we would consider re-testing and, if warranted, de-listing the the product from the Rogue/Suspect list. During that three month probation period we monitored the behavior of IBIS and Crawler. At the end of the three month probation period we re-tested Spyware Terminator, again finding no problems serious enough to justify listing the program on this page. As the vendor involved has not been involved in the distribution of adware for many months, and as the program itself exhibits no problems serious enough to warrant mention on this page, we have decided to de-list Spyware Terminator from the Rogue/Suspect list and can no longer regard the program to be "rogue/suspect."
Note: not to be confused with Spyware X-terminator from Stompsoft
[A: 12-5-05 / U: 3-9-06]
(A = dated added and U = date unlisted I would guess) |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.3.00.589 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | Crawler and its associated companies are clean now.
And I would keep an eye on that page...the admins will be re-reviewing the software in a couple weeks, maybe sooner.
But hey, to each his own.
All I can say is you are missing out on a well made product...see the screenshots. |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.3.00.589 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | no tnx :
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
"vendor connected w/ known spyware/adware distributor (IBIS/Websearch)"
I won't rate. Ill just leave the ratings in the middle. |
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| Spyware Terminator 1.3.00.589 |
| | GUI: Features: Ease of use: Value: | | The alert windows have been redesigned and resemble Microsoft Antispyware Beta 1 more now.
The real time scanner options have been COMPLETELY redesigned...its quite amazing. Very amazing.
Go Spyware Terminator go! |
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