SpywareBlaster?

I have AdAware and Spybot S&D. Would it be ok to also install SpywareBlaster? Anyone know of conflicts adding SpywareBlaster to the mix?

 

I run both Ad-Aware and Spybot S &D with SpywareBlaster with no problems what so ever. In fact Spybot recommends you run SpywareBlaster as it does a better job of blocking than Spybots immunize feature.

 

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I find that running SpywareBlaster leaves nothing for the other programs to do since it stops most uglies from even getting aboard in the first place. I rarely run AdAware and it never finds anything since SB went to work.

Just keep it updated. It currently has 3231 items in its database.

 

I'll have to do some tests. It would be nice to only need one adware/spyware programme installed instead of 3! I guess I could just stick to Ad-aware and Spybot, but I've never bothered with SpywareBlaster till now. Will give it a go.

 

surferdude2--Based on my limited understanding of what AdAware/SpybotS&D and SpywareBlaster do, I would think SWB would not take the place of the two spyware detectors. (But it is definitely an excelleny complementary tool, as SpyBot says.)
I think SWB works specifically to block malware ActiveX controls and certain tracking cookies (in SWB's database). Whereas the two spyware detectors detect and allow deletion of a wider range of malware (in their reference file bases). (AdAware's advertising says it detects "Datamining, aggressive advertising, Parasites, Scumware, Keyloggers, selected traditional Trojans, Dialers, Malware, Browser hijackers and tracking components ". I am not knowledgeable enough to describe what forms these other malware take--though vb scripts come to mind.) And AdAware Plus and SpybotS&D also allow blocking.
I have had several instances of AdAware finding "spyware" and tracking cookies, even though I have had SWB installed. Of course that could be a difference in what the two companies consider to be spyware.
P.S. I believe the reference file data bases of AdAware and SpybotS&D are larger than SWB's but I have no figures, other than that AdAware's ref file is 390KB and SWB's latest database is 116KB.

 

Well...I suppose there are other factors that affect my results that I should reveal.

Jim, the tracking cookies you mention as items that bypass SB are no real threat. They are often necessary for proper viewing of some particular site. I accept that but when I finish viewing, I want them gone. I use Jason's Cookie Jar to accomplish that task for me. Works silently and uses little or no resources. Is user configurable within reason to allow keeping favored cookies. Has one slight bug re: saving settings but otherwise, never a bother.

I can honestly say that the only times I have had AdAware detect anything untoward was when it was located in the cookie jar and I forgot to dump them prior to running AA. I have the Cookie Jar set to dump at every boot. Then of course it can be dumped manually as well but not really needed except as indicated above.

As for vb script, I use ScripTrap and it handles that very well, giving me warnings before execution. It's free and uses no resources that I am aware of. Completely invivible.

I'm sure we all have different surfing habits so our requirements will be different for protection. I still run AdAware now and then, just to be sure I don't need it. If it starts to show me some value, I'll run it more often but for now, it's back burner status.

I would be pleased if you would try operating this way and seeing if it works for you as well. It may be revealing for both of us.

Thanks for your attention.

 

It will be interesting Tony to see if your experience is the norm, and how much Ad-aware and Spybot are needed after they have been used to clean a dirty system, or a clean install with SpywareBlaster then installed (and regularly updated). A couple of less things to update would be fine by me.

 

Aint that the truth Tony! Some sneaky nasty buggers out there.

 

I have had good results with SWB, SpyBot, & AdAware all working together...Not to mention that I also have SpyHunter that came with System Mechanic 4.