In response to the emergence of spyware, a small industry has sprung up dealing in anti-spyware software.
As a result, anti-spyware software is of limited usefulness without regular updates.
Also, Kaspersky, like the majority of its competitors, is incompatible with many other anti-virus and anti-spyware software.
These conflicts could get worse because there is no longer such a clear line between anti-virus and anti-spyware software.
Microsoft also announced that it would release new anti-spyware software by the end of January.
The new version of the lightweight anti-virus, anti-spyware software includes more protection against network-based attacks.
Anti-virus and anti-spyware software are helpful, but must be kept up-to-date with new pattern files at least every few days.
At a minimum, your computer should have anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a firewall.
It masquerades as anti-spyware software and attempts to contact a server in order to receive instructions.
Should you use anti-spyware software, as well?
