SpyHunter is currently at version 5, and receives daily definition updates. SpyHunter has a free version, which allows the user to scan their computer. Purchase is required to remove found malware.[1] EnigmaSoftware also offers a service on its website called "ESG MalwareTracker", it shows the most infected countries where SpyHunter has detected malware.[2]
In the paid version, the user is able to receive support from a built-in HelpDesk.[1] SpyHunter also has a custom fix from the Spyware Helpdesk team.[3]
Critical receptionedit
PC Magazine gave SpyHunter a 2 out of 5 star rating in March 2004, saying it was good at spyware detection, but complained about the performance and usability.[4]
PC Magazine gave SpyHunter a "GOOD" rating, 3 out of 5 stars, in March 2016. The reviewer concluded, "Enigma SpyHunter 4 does what it promises, eliminating active malware and killing malware that launches at startup. But competitors deliver much more."[1]
Lawsuitsedit
In February 2016, Enigma Software filed a lawsuit against Bleeping Computer, a computer support website. It alleged that the latter engaged in a smear campaign with the purpose of driving potential customers away from SpyHunter to affiliate competing products.[5] In turn, Bleeping Computer filed a lawsuit against Enigma Software also for an alleged smear campaign.[6] In March 2017, Enigma Software announced in a press release that a settlement had been reached in the lawsuit against Bleeping Computer, and that both cases would be dismissed.[7]
In October 2016, Enigma Software filed a lawsuit against popular security software vendor, Malwarebytes, for anti-competitive behavior. The lawsuit arose after Malwarebytes' software began targeting SpyHunter as a potentially unwanted program.[8] On November 7, 2017, Enigma's case was dismissed by the US District Court.[9] Engima appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the court reversed the lower court's decision.[10] A panel of judges voted 2-1 that, "We hold that the phrase "otherwise objectionable" does not include software that the provider finds objectionable for anti-competitive reasons."[10] Despite this, Malwarebytes won the case on its merits[11] after the Supreme Court denied their writ of certiorari on the immunity issue.[12]
Controversiesedit
SpyHunter is often labeled an Potentially Unwanted Program due to its misleading results of always showing infections, including on clean computers, and injects tracking cookies into a users browser, raising concern whether it is legitimate or not. The company also floods web search results when searching for a specific threat, linking a download to SpyHunter, even if the product is not able to remove it.
Referencesedit
^ abcRubenking, Neil J. (March 24, 2016). "Enigma SpyHunter 4". PC Magazine. Ziff Davis. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
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For other uses see Spy Hunter disambiguation The topic of this article may not meet Wikipedia s notability guidelines for products and services Please help to demonstrate the notability of the topic by citing reliable secondary sources that are independent of the topic and provide significant coverage of it beyond a mere trivial mention If notability cannot be shown the article is likely to be merged redirected or deleted Find sources SpyHunter software news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message SpyHunter is an anti spyware computer program for the Microsoft Windows Windows XP and later operating system It is designed to remove malware such as trojan horses computer worms rootkits and other malicious software SpyHunterDeveloper s EnigmaSoftware comStable release4 28Operating systemMicrosoft Windows Mac OSSize82 7 MBTypeAnti spywareLicenseProprietary softwareFree edition Shareware personal use only Registered edition Semi annual SubscriptionWebsitewww wbr enigmasoftware wbr com Contents 1 Details 2 Critical reception 3 Lawsuits 4 Controversies 5 ReferencesDetails editSpyHunter is currently at version 5 and receives daily definition updates SpyHunter has a free version which allows the user to scan their computer Purchase is required to remove found malware 1 EnigmaSoftware also offers a service on its website called ESG MalwareTracker it shows the most infected countries where SpyHunter has detected malware 2 In the paid version the user is able to receive support from a built in HelpDesk 1 SpyHunter also has a custom fix from the Spyware Helpdesk team 3 Critical reception editPC Magazine gave SpyHunter a 2 out of 5 star rating in March 2004 saying it was good at spyware detection but complained about the performance and usability 4 PC Magazine gave SpyHunter a GOOD rating 3 out of 5 stars in March 2016 The reviewer concluded Enigma SpyHunter 4 does what it promises eliminating active malware and killing malware that launches at startup But competitors deliver much more 1 Lawsuits editIn February 2016 Enigma Software filed a lawsuit against Bleeping Computer a computer support website It alleged that the latter engaged in a smear campaign with the purpose of driving potential customers away from SpyHunter to affiliate competing products 5 In turn Bleeping Computer filed a lawsuit against Enigma Software also for an alleged smear campaign 6 In March 2017 Enigma Software announced in a press release that a settlement had been reached in the lawsuit against Bleeping Computer and that both cases would be dismissed 7 In October 2016 Enigma Software filed a lawsuit against popular security software vendor Malwarebytes for anti competitive behavior The lawsuit arose after Malwarebytes software began targeting SpyHunter as a potentially unwanted program 8 On November 7 2017 Enigma s case was dismissed by the US District Court 9 Engima appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the court reversed the lower court s decision 10 A panel of judges voted 2 1 that We hold that the phrase otherwise objectionable does not include software that the provider finds objectionable for anti competitive reasons 10 Despite this Malwarebytes won the case on its merits 11 after the Supreme Court denied their writ of certiorari on the immunity issue 12 Controversies editSpyHunter is often labeled an Potentially Unwanted Program due to its misleading results of always showing infections including on clean computers and injects tracking cookies into a users browser raising concern whether it is legitimate or not The company also floods web search results when searching for a specific threat linking a download to SpyHunter even if the product is not able to remove it References edit a b c Rubenking Neil J March 24 2016 Enigma SpyHunter 4 PC Magazine Ziff Davis Retrieved May 23 2020 EnigmaSoft MalwareTracker Homepage Spyware Stoppers PC Magazine Ziff Davis March 2 2004 pp 92 93 Retrieved May 23 2020 Jonathan Keane February 8 2016 Enigma Software sues BleepingComputer for alleged smear campaign digitaltrends com Cyrus Farivar August 11 2016 Bleeping Computer countersues maker of SpyHunter arstechnica com Enigma Software Group Resolves Bleeping Computer Litigation enigmasoftware com March 2 2017 Kayla Thrailkill October 10 2016 Enigma Sues Malwarebytes After PUP Accusations techtalk pcpitstop com Iain Thomson November 7 2017 Judge bins sueball lobbed at Malwarebytes by rival antivirus maker for torpedoing its tool www theregister co uk a b Levine John R May 15 2020 One last try to fix the Malwarebytes decision Retrieved May 23 2020 https www govinfo gov content pkg USCOURTS cand 5 17 cv 02915 pdf USCOURTS cand 5 17 cv 02915 4 pdf bare URL PDF https www supremecourt gov orders courtorders 101320zor 8m58 pdf bare URL PDF Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title SpyHunter software amp oldid 1186332159, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
