What is Anti-spyware?

Anti-spyware is software designed to detect and remove spyware. Spyware is a type of malware that secretly gathers information about a person or organization and relays this data to other parties. Anti-spyware software typically scans a computer's hard drive and memory for spyware infections and removes them. It often includes real-time protection to block spyware from installing itself on the computer in the first place. Common usage includes regular system scans, real-time monitoring of system activity, and removal of detected threats.