Spyware removers that add spyware

[wenwilder]

Just when you thought it was safe to download spyware removing programs. They throw a bug's into the bug removers.


"There are a growing number of "spyware cleaners" that actually install spyware themselves."

A few of the culprits are:

Spy Wiper
AdWare Remover Gold
BPS Spyware Remover
Online PC-Fix SpyFerret
SpyBan
SpyBlast
SpyGone
SpyHunter
SpyKiller
SpyKiller Pro
SpywareNuker
TZ Spyware-Adware Remover
xp-AntiSpy
SpyAssault
InternetAntiSpy
Virtual Bouncer
AdProtector

These programs may be deleting the competitions spyware only to instal their own! ;)

[benico]

Curious if there are lists of spyware removers that are reputable.

[mikmik]

Some are listed here, and there excellent links on this site as well.
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/

There is also a huge list of spyware installing programs at this site.

This site is incredible!
http://www.unwantedlinks.com/