What is anti-spyware software?

Anti-spyware software is a security program that helps detect, block and remove spying software from a system.

Anti-spyware programs use various techniques to efficiently identify spyware: constantly updated spyware definitions, heuristics or behavioral type of detection.

Currently various Internet security software vendors including Symantec, Webroot, PC Tools, BitDefender, Kaspersky, and many more provide anti-spyware solutions for both home PC and enterprise environments.