Are Pretty Graphics A Sign That A Spyware Cleaner Is BAD?
March 30, 2008 12:13 pm TechnologyIf you look at many fake anti-spyware programs, you’ll notice that many of them are very eye catching. They’ll typically use advanced flash, smiley faces, and really impressive graphics (with a software box included) in general. Overall, fake spyware cleaners will often try to make their websites look as professional as possible.
The number 1 downloaded Spyware Eliminator online (AdAware) has a very simple, white page. There are no real graphics. The same goes for Spybot S&D, which still uses ugly times new roman font. Yet, these two programs are widely recognized are the two best spyware cleaners out on the internet right now.
The best way to be sure if an anti-spyware product is legitimate is to just do a Google search. If the product is well known to be a scam, then you will know about it.