Verizon Anti-Spyware
1 Introduction
Verizon Anti-Spyware provides real-time protection that runs transparently in the background
to protect personal information and eliminate tracking software. When enabled, the real-time
protection can delete tracking cookies, to prevent third parties from obtaining information
regarding online activities.
2 Anti-Spyware Home Page
2.1 Statistics
The Statistics area of the Anti-Spyware main screen indicates the time of the last Spyware
Definitions update. This reflects the last time the update was initiated, through either a
scheduled or manual update.
The date and time of the last manual or scheduled scan is displayed as the ‘Last Scan’ date.
The date is recorded even if only selected files were scanned (i.e. not a full system scan)
and even if the scan did not run to completion. It represents the last time a scan was started.
If ‘Scan Now’ appears, it indicates that the user has not yet performed a scan of the
computer.
Lastly, there is a running total of the number of Spyware files that have been detected. By
clicking on Current List, the user will be able to view all the Spyware objects currently on their
computer. By selecting an entry, users can obtain details regarding a Spyware entry, such as
its name, location and a threat level among other information. Entries can also be selected for
deletion. It is strongly recommended that entries that have a certainty as Confirmed and
Delete as the Advice be removed.
3 Preferences
3.1 Real-Time Protection
The first section of the Anti-Spyware- Preferences page, allows users to set their Real-time
preferences. The recommended action is to have Verizon Internet Security Suite delete
tracking cookies as they are detected. Users may also choose how often they want to be
notified of new Spyware being detected.
3.2 Update
The Update section determines the frequency with which the Spyware definition is updated.
The Spyware database will then be updated according to the frequency selected. The
Automatic (Recommended) option updates the definition every 3 hours from the Verizon AntiSpyware master list. Alternately, the updates can be set to take place daily, weekly or on a
manual basis only. Manual updates can be done anytime, even between scheduled updates,
by clicking the Update button.
The Spyware definition database dictates what objects can be detected. As new threats
arise, the definitions must be updated to ensure the Verizon Anti-Spyware will be able to
handle them. Thus having the latest definitions is a crucial element to having effective
protection.
4 Scan Now
The Anti-Spyware -Scan Now page allows users to perform a manual scan. It provides the
user with a means to perform an immediate scan whenever the user feels it is necessary.
A full system scan can be performed or the user may choose specific files and folders to
scan. A list of the files and folder with check boxes allows the user to choose as many or as
few files they wish to scan. If a spyware is found during the manual scan, the Anti-Spyware
will generate a list of changes that should be made to ensure maximum protection.
User will receive a notification once a scan is complete.
Users should click See Current List to review the detected objects and choose entries for
deletion.
5 Scan Schedule
The start time of the scheduled can be set using the Start time drop down menu. The
frequency in weeks can also be configured to the user’s specifications. Lastly, users must
specify the days of the week by checking the appropriate days.
5.1 Items to scan
The scheduled scan can be set to run on as many files or as few files as preferred. From the
tree structure, entire drives or specific files and folders can be chosen.
5.2 Scan Schedule
The start time of the scheduled can be set using the Start time drop down menu. Either
entering a number or using the respective drop down menu will set the frequency in weeks.
Lastly, users must specify the Days of the Week by checking the appropriate days.
5.3 Action
Users can set the action they want taken when a tracking cookie is detected during a
scheduled scan. As always, pressing OK will save any changes made to the page and
Cancel will disregard the modifications and leave all the settings as they were previously.
User will receive a notification once a scan is complete.
Users can click See Current List to review the detected objects and choose entries for
deletion.
6 Current List
All objects on a users computer identified as Spyware are shown in the Current List section.
The Current List can be accessed through the Anti-Spyware home page either by clicking
Current List hyperlink in the statistics section or by choosing it from the options listed. Also,
when a scan manual or scheduled scan is completed, the notification has a Current List link
to view what was found on the computer.
Users can obtain additional information about the entries by choosing them and reviewing the
information that appears in the Anti- Spyware Details section.
It is recommended that entries found in the Current List should be removed. By removing
certain entries it is possible that some programs that contain the spyware may no longer
function as expected e.g. Kazaa.
Upon deleting certain spyware the following message may appear:
It is recommended that the user restart their computer at their earliest convenience.
7 View Log
The Spyware log shows the name, type and the date that the Spyware was removed from the
computer.