Anti-Spyware
Anti-Spyware Tools for Windows
These tools must be continually updated to be useful. Please use their built-in update functions to keep them updated.
- : MalwareBytes [currently the best in 2009] (2.61MB; from Download.com)
- Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.4: Spybot.exe (5 Mb)
- AdAware 2007 Not supported on Windows Vista: AdAware_2007.exe (18 Mb)
More Advanced (Higher Risk) Anti-Spyware Tools
Please use the tools below with caution. They can cause damage to your system if used improperly. If you are unsure, please contact the ITS Help Desk.
- Hijack This: HijackThis.exe (400 Kb)
- CWShredder 2.19: CWShredder_2_19.exe (500 Kb)
Antivirus Software
All computers should also have up-to-date antivirus software.
For information about free antivirus software for Pomona students, faculty, and staff, see: Antivirus page
More information in the KnowledgeBase (requires login)
For steps you can take to disinfect your computer and help protect your computer from falling victim to malware in the future:
