![]() ![]() While there are still unresolved allegations that SpyHunter transmits the Windows Product ID from users' PCs ( 1), we can no longer classify this application as "rogue/suspect." Nonetheless, SpyHunter - at least in its current state - cannot be recommended because of its mediocre performance as an anti-spyware scanner. It also unloaded all the "spybot" domains (which were promptly picked up by Paretologic for its XoftSpy anti-spyware application). Sometime during summer of 2004 the company halted the most obnoxious and objectionable aspects of its online advertising. These objectionable business practices were employed primarily from late-2002 to mid-2004. The company was also known for exploiting the name "spybot" in its domain names and online advertising. Note on Enigma SpyHunter: Enigma's SpyHunter anti-spyware application was listed on this page primarily because of the company's history of employing aggressive, deceptive advertising ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). In 2004, the following was written when de-listing Enigma from renown list of Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites: ![]() Synonym see MYSTERY" Considering the history of Enigma Software as well as current events, it appears that the company selected a appropriate name. Etymology: Latin aenigma, from Greek ainigmat-, ainigma, from ainissesthai to speak in riddles, from ainos fableĢ : something hard to understand or explain
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