Internet Essentials.Webroot Software Webroot Software is a company that creates computer security software. Webroot's corporate headquarters is located in Boulder, Colorado, and the company was founded in 1997. They currently employ about 300 people worldwide. , Inc., has combined its anti-spyware and security software products in one retail-only security suite, called Internet Essentials. The four leading security software products within Webroot's Internet Essentials are: * Spy Sweeper Spy Sweeper is proprietary software sold by Webroot Software, which detects and removes spyware on personal computers that run Microsoft Windows. It scans a computer for spyware by examining files on the computer's hard disk drive, as well as objects in memory, the Windows registry award-winning anti-spyware product that effectively detects and safely removes spyware and adware from a user's PC * Window Washer washes away all traces of your PC and Internet activity to protect your privacy as well as improving system performance * Spam Shredder comprehensive anti-spam solution eliminates annoying and potentially harmful emails, including phishing Pronounced "fishing," it is a scam to steal valuable information such as credit card and social security numbers, user IDs and passwords. Also known as "brand spoofing," an official-looking e-mail is sent to potential victims pretending to be from their ISP, bank or retail establishment. scams * Pop-Up Washer transparently blocks pop-ups and pop-unders without visible screen Oblink distractions. Comment Essentials is seen as a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for people concerned about holes left in their Internet security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. by the standard suites, which mainly cater for virus and firewall protection.' www.webroot.com |
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