Which type of software is specifically designed to detect and remove spyware?

Anti-spyware software is specifically designed to detect and remove spyware. Spyware is a type of malicious software that secretly monitors and collects user information without their consent. Anti-spyware programs focus on identifying these threats, preventing their installation, and removing them from the system once they are detected.

While antivirus software can also detect and remove various types of malware, including spyware, it is not exclusively tailored for that purpose and may not catch all spyware variants effectively. Similarly, firewall software acts as a barrier to unauthorized access to or from a private network but does not specifically target spyware. Malware protection software is a broader category that encompasses different types of malware, including spyware, but does not necessarily have the focused functionalities that anti-spyware software provides for dealing with spyware specifically.