M malwarekiller New Member Thread author Mar 30, 2012 688 May 8, 2012 #1 what will be better spybot S&D or spywareblaster?
H HeffeD Level 1 Feb 28, 2011 1,690 May 8, 2012 #2 Spyware Blaster is just a black list. It doesn't scan for, or remove malware. Your question is a bit like saying, which is better, Spybot or your HOSTS file? (And yes, I'm aware that Spybots 'immunize' feature adds entries to your HOSTS file) Upvote 0 Downvote
Spyware Blaster is just a black list. It doesn't scan for, or remove malware. Your question is a bit like saying, which is better, Spybot or your HOSTS file? (And yes, I'm aware that Spybots 'immunize' feature adds entries to your HOSTS file)
Ink Administrator Verified Staff Member Well-known Jan 8, 2011 22,361 May 8, 2012 #3 Neither is better, both software are obsolete. Upvote 0 Downvote
pcjunklist Level 1 Dec 28, 2011 523 May 8, 2012 #4 Remember not too long ago spybot and ad-aware were the go to programs, man did they die fast! Upvote 0 Downvote
D Deleted member 178 May 9, 2012 #5 Earth said: Neither is better, both software are obsolete. Click to expand... I can't say better Upvote 0 Downvote
MrXidus Super Moderator (Leave of absence) Apr 17, 2011 2,503 May 9, 2012 #6 pcjunklist said: Remember not too long ago spybot and ad-aware were the go to programs, man did they die fast! Click to expand... I sure do, The nostalgia is strong. I remember using Ad-Aware and Spybot S&D back then. They were great when put together. :shy: Upvote 0 Downvote
pcjunklist said: Remember not too long ago spybot and ad-aware were the go to programs, man did they die fast! Click to expand... I sure do, The nostalgia is strong. I remember using Ad-Aware and Spybot S&D back then. They were great when put together. :shy:
jamescv7 Level 85 Verified Honorary Member Mar 15, 2011 13,070 May 9, 2012 #7 Well Spywareblaster was known for browser immunization tool while Spybot S&D likely considered as full blown AV. Upvote 0 Downvote
Well Spywareblaster was known for browser immunization tool while Spybot S&D likely considered as full blown AV.
Ink Administrator Verified Staff Member Well-known Jan 8, 2011 22,361 May 9, 2012 #8 SpybotS&D is nowhere near to be consider an AV, version 2 beta is just appalling. Either kill off SS&D or make a major over-haul just like Ad-Aware have done. Upvote 0 Downvote
SpybotS&D is nowhere near to be consider an AV, version 2 beta is just appalling. Either kill off SS&D or make a major over-haul just like Ad-Aware have done.
H HeffeD Level 1 Feb 28, 2011 1,690 May 9, 2012 #9 jamescv7 said: Well Spywareblaster was known for browser immunization tool while Spybot S&D likely considered as full blown AV. Click to expand... Spybot was never considered an AV. It targeted spyware. Hence the name. Upvote 0 Downvote
jamescv7 said: Well Spywareblaster was known for browser immunization tool while Spybot S&D likely considered as full blown AV. Click to expand... Spybot was never considered an AV. It targeted spyware. Hence the name.
McLovin Level 76 Verified Honorary Member Malware Hunter Apr 17, 2011 9,224 May 9, 2012 #10 I would have to test both again to see which one is better. Upvote 0 Downvote
jamescv7 Level 85 Verified Honorary Member Mar 15, 2011 13,070 May 9, 2012 #11 Yes I know that Spybot before was known as Anti-Spyware but since today its in the field of being an AV even its a beta. Upvote 0 Downvote
Yes I know that Spybot before was known as Anti-Spyware but since today its in the field of being an AV even its a beta.
Overkill Level 31 Verified Honorary Member Feb 15, 2012 2,128 May 9, 2012 #12 Wow 50/50 on the votes...I like sb as an added layer of protection but ss&d sucks anymore. Upvote 0 Downvote
