PestPatrol is a powerful security and personal privacy tool that detects and eliminates destructive pests like trojans, spyware and hacker tools!
File Size: 5.81 MB
License: Free to try
OS: Win95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP
Requirements: 32M RAM
20M free HD space
PestPatrol is a powerful security and personal privacy tool that detects and eliminates destructive pests like trojans, spyware, adware and hacker tools. It complements your anti-virus and firewall software, extending your protection against non-viral malicious software that can evade your existing security and invade your personal privacy.
PestPatrol's easy-to-use interface, automatic updates and extensive on-line research center make it simple to keep your computer clear of unwanted pests. it allows you to surf with confidence, knowing that your personal information stays private and your computer stays secure.
Scans all or selected file types, including inside archives and scans memory for active pests and kills the process.
Zaps spyware cookies before they can phone home about you and stops known and unknown keyloggers from hooking your keyboard.
Quarantines or deletes any identified pest and checks and removes pests from registry and start-up areas.
Downloads and installs updates automatically on availability and tells you the specific threat level of any pest found.
Saves all pest-related events in an easy-to-read log file and the probe tools that look for vulnerabilities on your system that a hacker can exploit .
In addition, PestPatrol defeats the threat by detecting and removing:
Spyware and adware that "phones home" information about you, your computer, and your surfing habits.
Remote access trojans (RATs) that allow an attacker to remotely control your computer.
Keystroke loggers that can steal passwords and other confidential data.
Denial-of-service (DoS) attack agents that can crash or hang a program, or your entire system.