In response to the emergence of spyware, a small industry has sprung up dealing in anti-spyware software.

As a result, anti-spyware software is of limited usefulness without regular updates.

Also, Kaspersky, like the majority of its competitors, is incompatible with many other anti-virus and anti-spyware software.

These conflicts could get worse because there is no longer such a clear line between anti-virus and anti-spyware software.

Microsoft also announced that it would release new anti-spyware software by the end of January.

The new version of the lightweight anti-virus, anti-spyware software includes more protection against network-based attacks.

Anti-virus and anti-spyware software are helpful, but must be kept up-to-date with new pattern files at least every few days.

At a minimum, your computer should have anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a firewall.

It masquerades as anti-spyware software and attempts to contact a server in order to receive instructions.

Should you use anti-spyware software, as well?