Free Spyware Programs for Mac
If you surf the Internet, then it's easy to pick up spyware--in some cases not even realizing it's there until damage has already been done to your accounts or your computer. While spyware isn't often considered as much as problem for Mac users as for PC users, Mac users do face the risk and should take precautions. There are several spyware programs available for Macs free of charge.
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MacScan
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MacScan is a program designed to search your Mac for spyware as well as look for keystroke loggers (programs that record what keys you are pressing in order to obtain your passwords) and look for remote administration programs that might have been installed on your Mac and will allow third parties to access your computer without your knowledge. MacScan is free for 15 days and then requires you to purchase the program for $24.95 to continue using it.
iAntiVirus Free Edition
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iAntoVirus is an anti-virus program as well as a spyware protector. The program scans your computer in real time to look for spyware, as well as Mac-specific viruses, keyloggers and Trojans. Since the program is specifically designed for the Mac, it claims to work faster than traditional virus and spyware software because it doesn't have to search through all of the PC-specific threats.
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Avast AntiVirus Mac Edition
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Avast Antivirus Mac Edition offers users protection against spyware and malware as well as protection against viruses. Rather than eliminating problems after they've gotten onto your computer, Avast scans files as your open them in real time, making sure that threats never make it onto your computer. The program also has a "Virus Chest" where you can keep suspicious files so they can not harm the rest of your computer. Avast Antivirus Mac Edition is free to use for 60 days and then requires you to purchase the full version for $39.99.
SpyBot Search and Destroy
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SpyBot Search and Destroy searches your computer for any spyware or malware, and then helps you destroy or remove those files from your computer's hard drive. Unlike other programs that constantly search your computer for malicious files, Spybot has to be launched and manually run in order to search for threats on your computer.
Internet Cleanup
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Internet Cleanup is a program that searches specifically for spyware on your computer. The free program monitors your email, web surfing and instant messaging activities and prevents snoopers from installing programs on your computer to monitor your activities. In addition to removing spyware, Internet Cleanup can also block pop-up ads, making Internet surfing more enjoyable.
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