Rogue Spyware

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As of this week, there are over 465 spyware removal programs or anti-spyware programs on the market. You may have noticed on our spyware removal review page that as of now, we recommend only 10.

The most widely used and effective disguise for marketing these rogue spyware removal programs is of course, "free spyware removal" or "free spyware adware removal". Below is a list of the most common marketing terms (referred to as keywords or keyphrases) in the search engine marekting world. Please be sure to take extra caution when considering downloading any product which is marketed as "free". A good majority of these products are considered rogue spyware removers.

Why, out of 465, do we only cover 10 ? Aside from the sheer volume of copycat software products that offer little or no additional value over these four products, the vast majority of the products on the market are considered "rogues".

Rogue Spyware falls into two categories:

1. They claim to remove spyware, but actually install it (and sometimes charge you for their product!)

2. They've stolen their code from another vendor and used it to develop their "own" spyware removal product.

TopTenSoft.com is attempting to consolidate a list of rogue Spyware removal programs. Each week we add to this list as we research the market and uncover new rogue spyware removal programs. Here is a partial list of rogue products. You should NOT purchase any of these products. Buyer beware!

Spy Wiper

AdWare Remover Gold

Online PC-Fix SpyFerret

SpyBan

SpyBlast

SpyFerret

SpyGone

TZ Spyware-Adware Remover

InternetAntiSpy

Virtual Bouncer

AdProtector

SpyFerret

SpyGone

SpyAssault

None of the spyware removal software we review in our top 10 Best Spyware Remover Reviews are considered Rogue spyware applications. Please, remember, "free" is not always the best way to go. Approach free downloads (not only free spyware removal program downloads) with cautious optimism.