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This tool lets you design your own malware signatures, but only if you happen to be a trained Spybot expert. I was surprised to find the OpenSBI Editor tool in the free edition. You can generate two kinds of startup logs for analysis by tech support. Clicking Startup Tools brings up an exhaustive list of every program that launches at startup, from any location. You also must be in advanced mode to access the program's settings. In Advanced User Mode, you can click Report Creator to build a report that will help tech support diagnose any problems. However, in testing with real-world recent malware-hosting URLs, this tool did absolutely nothing. My company contact confirmed, 'Malware URLs often live only a few days, so URL blocking most often is outdated these days.' It also uses the HOSTS file to redirect those URLs to localhost, meaning they won’t load. The Immunization tool fills your browser blacklists with more than 200,000 known malware-hosting URLs. It's Surprisingly Easy to Be More Secure Online It’s worth noting that Spybot licenses anti-malware technology from Bitdefender, though my Bitdefender contact explained that licenses only the basic antivirus engine, not any of Bitdefenders other protection technologies. Bitdefender, Webroot, and Trend Micro Antivirus+ Security are among the dozen that match this price. Just under $40 per year is the most common price for a single antivirus license.

At $15.99 per year it’s priced way below any antivirus tools we’ve reviewed. This Spybot isn’t free, but it sure isn’t expensive. Our testing reveals that version 2.8, reviewed here, falls significantly short of that aim. Spybot - Search & Destroy +AV Home Edition aims to be a full-on antivirus, with real-time protection against all types of malware. The free Spybot - Search & Destroy tool aims to supplement your antivirus by detecting spyware and other low-risk malware that an antivirus might miss. A modern security tool must handle all types of malware. Ransomware cuts to the chase, encrypting your files and demanding payment to decrypt them for you. Trojans that steal bank accounts and personal data are much more of a problem than viruses. Viruses don’t make money, and cashing in is the name of the modern malware game.

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