Spyware Protection means the protection of your computer from Spyware programs, which gets installed surreptitiously on your computer and intercepts or takes partial control over your interaction with your computer. Although the term spyware suggests secretly monitoring your interaction with your computer, the functions of spyware programs extend well beyond simple monitoring. Spyware programs can collect various types of your personal information, and can also take control of your computer systems in other ways, such as installing additional software, redirecting Web browser activity, or diverting advertising revenue to a third party. Spyware programs can also cause your computer crash or hard drive crash.
However, you can provide spyware protection to your computer using anti-spyware programs. An anti-spyware program should not be confused with antivirus software rather it is a separate software program designed to search for and provide protection against pesky pop-ups that install spyware, potentially dangerous cookies, windows registry entries, etc. Today, anti-spyware software is widely recognized element of computer security. There are a number of anti-spyware software available on the market. Some of the notable anti spyware programs include Ad-Aware SE, AVG Anti-Virus, Counterspy, RogueRemover, Spybot - Search & Destroy, Spy Sweeper, Spyware Doctor, SUPERAntiSpyware, prevX, and Windows Defender.