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SpySweeper 5.5

Webroot SpySweeper 5.5 (Front)
Webroot SpySweeper 5.5 (Front)
76.0 Good
Last updated
August 21, 2007
Hands On Reviewed by
Ryan Naraine
Pros
  • Behavior-based protection is good
Cons
  • Performed worse than the earlier 5.0 Beta version
Full Specifications
Price as of 8/8/07 - $30
Renewal price as of 8/8/07 - $30
Overall performance - Good
Performance against adware Inactive samples detected - 26%
Active samples detected - 100%
Active samples disinfected - 25%
Performance against spyware Inactive samples detected - 10%
Active samples detected - 70%
Active samples disinfected - 15%
Inactive rootkits detected - 44%
Behavior-based detection Detected additions to HKCU Run keys - Yes
Detected additions to HKLM Run keys - Yes
Detected changes to Startup folder - Yes
Detected changes to default IE search page - Yes
Detected changes to default IE home page - Yes
Detected changes to Hosts file - Yes
Rate of false positives - 0%
Hard-drive scan speed - 132 seconds
Features Option for antivirus protection - Yes ($10 extra)
System scan scheduled by default - No
Scan custom files and folders - Yes
Scans POP3 traffic - Yes
Scans IMAP traffic - No
Scan SMTP traffic - Yes
Scans HTTP traffic - No
Antiphishing - No
Uses real-time analytics to recognize unknown phishing sites - No
Saves log files as text or html - Yes
Can quarantine individual items - Yes
Can set system restore point - No
Support policies Toll-free telephone support - Yes
Cost for phone support - Free
Weekday telephone support hours - 10
Saturday telephone support hours - 0
Sunday telephone support hours - 0
E-mail support - Yes
Live chat support - No

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