Does Spysweeper Protect Firefox?
Spy Sweeper is a comprehensive anti-spyware program developed by Webroot. It features real-time scanning capabilities and one of the most robust virus and spyware definition lists in the industry. Spy Sweeper is designed to protect Windows computers on every front from the threats posed by all types of spyware.
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Spy Sweeper Shields
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Spy Sweeper protects Windows computers with specially designed shields that target specific vulnerabilities in the Windows operating system. These shields patch up the holes through which most spyware infects computers. Spy Sweeper includes shields for the Windows system, hosts file, start-up programs list, Internet Explorer, ActiveX and BHO. By zeroing in on specific areas that are known exploits, Spy Sweeper is able to offer a higher level of protection than most anti-spyware programs.
Spy Sweeper Virus Definitions
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Spy Sweeper has one of the largest virus and spyware definition lists in the industry. With well over 100,000 threats identified, Spy Sweeper offers comprehensive protection from standard spyware, Trojans, rootkits and keyloggers. The Spy Sweeper definition list is frequently updated to protect Windows computers from new and emerging threats.
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Spy Sweeper & Firefox
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Spy Sweeper is specifically designed to protect your computer in real-time from known spyware threats that are transmitted through the Internet. Whether you encounter these threats in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera or any other browser, Spy Sweeper will be able to protect your computer from malicious code.
Spy Sweeper does not feature a dedicated Firefox shield because the Firefox browser does not suffer the same vulnerabilities that Internet Explorer does.
Protecting Firefox Beyond Spy Sweeper
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Firefox offers a number of ways to increase your level of Web security. There are numerous extensions designed to enhance the level of security in Firefox. Some of the most popular extensions include Web of Trust, NoScript, Better Privacy and LastPass. These extensions can provide a high level of security beyond the already high level of security offered by simply using Firefox instead of Internet Explorer.
Warning
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Anti-spyware software like Spy Sweeper is only as good as its usage. While many anti-spyware programs, including Spy Sweeper, offer real-time protection, it's important that regular, scheduled spyware scans are preformed.
More importantly, anti-spyware programs offer a level of protection from known threats. That a computer is protected by anti-spyware should never be a substitute for safe computer practices and intelligent Internet browsing.
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