Free Malware Remover

Malware is malicious code.  It's only purpose is to cause damage, steal information or sometimes it is used as a prank.  Viruses, spyware, trojans, keyloggers worms, backdoors, and many others are all considered malware.

To aid in protecting your privacy and your computer from malware you will need three very important pieces of software: anti-virus program; anti-spyware program and a firewall.  Each of these programs protect you from various forms of malware.

Anti-spyware programs protect you from malware in the form of spyware.  Spyware programs can gather information about you, your shopping habits, your surfing habits, your passwords, your personal information, etc., and then send the data collected to some company or internet scammer.  Your personal identity could be at risk.

Anti-virus programs protect you from malware in the form of viruses. Computer viruses are programs that infect other programs, and then spread (hence virus).  Some viruses also include instructions to damage an infected computer, or delete sections of the hard drive, etc.

A firewall is also a very important piece of software to protect your computer and privacy.  Firewalls make the ports on your computer invisible to hackers searching the web looking for an open port.  By using a firewall you are preventing outside access to your computer. 

It is very important that you keep them updated with the latest security patches as they become available.  It is also important to keep your internet browser updated with the latest security patches too.

Free malware removers – some of the resources listed below are free and some are not.  Zonelabs offers an excellent free firewall and they are currently offering a free anti-virus program (after mail in rebate).  As far as the anti-spyware programs are concerned, some of the programs we recommend offer a free trial.