STOPzilla
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| Developer(s) | iS3, Inc. |
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| Initial release | 2001[1] |
| Stable release | 5.0.82.1 / 13 January 2011[2][3] |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Anti-spyware |
| License | Proprietary commercial software |
| Website | www.stopzilla.com |
STOPzilla is an anti-spyware computer program for Microsoft Windows that detects and removes adware and spyware threats on personal computers. It features on-demand scanning and real-time protection.
STOPzilla is trialware: Users may download, install and use its limited version for an indefinite period of time, although the free version is incapable of removing threats.
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[edit] Summary
STOPzilla specialty is to detect and remove Keyloggers and Phishing programs (it also removes virus programs). It works where many Anti-Virus programs fail because their specialty is to avoid/remove virus programs.
[edit] Critical reception
STOPzilla has received mixed reviews. On 30 January 2005, Laptop Magazine praised STOPzilla for its ability to handle spyware and adware. It mentioned the lack of support for web browsers other than Internet Explorer as the product's only drawback. It did not specify exactly which version of the product it has reviewed.[4]
On 26 July 2007, PC Magazine reviewed STOPzilla 5.0, giving it a score of 3.5 out of 5. PC Magazine said “STOPzilla has a cute name, but it costs more than the best standalone antispyware programs and does less.” It took note of STOPzilla's mediocre malware removal capabilities and its lack of sufficient support for web browsers other than Internet Explorer.[1]
STOPzilla 5.0 has thrice received West Coast Labs Checkmark Certification in the field of Anti-spyware (Installed).[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Rubenking, Neil J. (26 July 2007). "Security's Dirty Dozen". PC Magazine (Ziff Davis, Inc). http://www.pcmag.com/print_article2/0,1217,a%253D212330,00.asp. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
- ^ "Stopzilla". Download.com. 17 March 2010. http://download.cnet.com/Stopzilla/3000-8022_4-10104765.html?tag=mncol. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
- ^ "Download STOPzilla". Softpedia. 18 March 2010. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/STOPzilla.shtml. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
- ^ Distel, Edward (30 January 2005). "STOPzilla". Laptop Magazine (Bedford Communications, Inc.). http://archive.laptopmag.com/Review/Stopzilla. Retrieved 29 June 2009.
- ^ "STOPzilla - iS3 — Antispyware (Installed)". Checkmark Certifications. West Coast Labs. http://www.westcoastlabs.com/checkmark/productList/checkmarkTestResult/?productID=269&techGroupID=33&from=tg. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
