Have you seen BackWeb associated with spyware on the web? Ready to uninstall BackWeb? Before you do, read on to get the facts about BackWeb and spyware.

Here’s what you need to know:

The BackWeb software is not spyware or malicious software (malware). After some initial misperceptions, most major anti-spyware programs now recognize that BackWeb is a legitimate software product. In fact, F-Secure, one of the largest global security services companies uses BackWeb to deliver anti-virus updates to its users.

BackWeb is communication software. It is used mainly by large companies in applications that provide desktop functionality for their employees. There are also a few large, well-known companies that use BackWeb in their public customer desktop applications, delivering targeted updates for software and content as part of opt-in services.

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