The terms spyware and malware generally refer to software that purposely exploits your PC and/or steals personal information: all for the sole purpose of making money. Sometimes, spyware is referred to as adware because it can serve ads (repeatedly and obtrusively) to your PC.

On the other hand, viruses usually cause harm to the PC and are most noted because they can spread infection to other computers easily: hence, a “viral infection.” The major difference between a virus and a spyware infection is that viruses don’t usually exploit a PC for profit.

Keeping your Computer Clean of Spyware and Viruses

Viruses and spyware both rely on exploits. An exploit is a “hole” in your operating system (Windows) that allows intruders — in this case, a spyware or virus infection — in without your knowledge or consent.

That’s why it’s important to keep your system up to date with security fixes and the latest security software.

Enter: Spyware Doctor with Antivirus

Spyware Doctor with Antivirus not only “cleans up the mess” after you’ve been infected — it also prevents your computer from being infected in the first place!

Spyware Doctor uses special scanning methods in conjunction with “malware signatures”, “heuristics”, and “behavioral monitoring” — all techy talk for stuff that works together to help prevent a Zero Day attack before it even gets a chance to deliver a payload to your PC!

Spyware Doctor: Keeps You Safe on the Web

Spyware Doctor doesn’t just work as a scanning system afteryou’ve been infected. Intelliguard provides real-time monitoring which looks out for potential threats on a second-by-second basis.

Not only does it tell you when you are visiting a risky website, but it even blocks some adverts which would lead to such sites.