You may not even know that your computer has been infected with spyware or adware until it slows your computer so much that some programs no longer work. Actually, spyware is more common today than many viruses because it typically uses social engineering to accomplish its task. Spyware attaches itself to many so-called "free" programs that end-users willingly download. Although not always malicious, spyware generally interrupts and slows down the computer to a crawl while sometimes bombarding the end-user with pop-up ads or other programs than can log key strokes to harvest login IDs and passwords.
Webroot SpySweeper is now available help prevent spyware from being installed on your home and office computer. The license key is for your use only and should not be shared with unauthorized users. To obtain SpySweeper, simply visit our Downloads section and log in with your Missouri State Private ID.
A home client edition is available for all students, faculty, and staff.
Beyond SpySweeper, there are a number of free programs available on the internet for download and use, but you must be careful when seeking antispyware software; much of it is simply spyware in disguise. Therefore, we recommend Lavasoft's Ad-Aware and Spybot Search & Destroy. These two programs can be trusted to get the job done without infecting your computer further.