Government Approved Spyware, Virus and Trojan Remover

How can you choose a legitimate virus, spyware, or trojan remover. Downloading effective and approved cyber defense tools can be an overwhelming process. Thank God we have established government agencies which are trying to educate us as to proper cyber safety.

If you read government publications such as ST04-016 will aid us in choosing the best virus, spyware and trojan removal software.

Downloading information from government sites can mean the difference between making a good purchase or being abused as a consumer. Educating the Public in terms of understanding spyware defense and antivirus programs are major concerns for both the “United States Computer Readiness Team (US CERT)” and the “National Cyber Security Alliance”.

Both of these entities have lots of cyber security educational content (both online and offline) which will help you decide on a proper trojan remover.

Downloads from--and access to--government sites are free and will enable you to make educated decisions before falling prey to the vast amount of wolves in lambs clothing currently inhabiting the internet.

There are also many respected “private” authorities on topics such as spyware defenses, antivirus software, trojan remover, download and surfing safety, etc. But this article will deal strictly with US government authority US CERT.

Not to shun you away from seeking advice from the private sector but there is something about a government’s seal of approval that inspires more confidence for many.

Why ST04-016? There are many cyber security tips posted by US CERT. I just chose ST04-016 because it has a lot of information I thought was very useful.

First of all it identifies spyware. Next it gives you clues to enable you to know if you have been infected by it and need a spyware or trojan remover.

Downloadable antispyware software products which are considered “legitimate” are also mentioned by name. The cyber tip publication also gives you some great advice on preventing spyware in the first place.

Cyber Security Tip ST04-016 also has links which allow you to learn about “cookies and active content.” This will help you remain safe when you brows the internet. Links to government documents which explain everything you need to know about “antivirus” software are also provided.

Here are the mentioned popular “legitimate” trojan remover (download them from the providers themselves) companies.

Only 4 companies are mentioned on the legitimate products list. These are “LavaSoft's Adaware, Webroot's SpySweeper, PestPatrol, and Spybot Search and Destroy.”

There may be other legitimate providers out there but these have been posted on the government agencies website and inspire my confidence.

But I still have a problem.

Identifying which trojan remover--download version or physical product--to buy. At least I know I can’t go wrong with anyone of these four.