SPAMfighter Pro Review

Full review

Last updated: 15th August 2023.

Dealing with spam is a frustrating experience that no one enjoys. Not only is it a nuisance to sift through endless spam messages, but it can also pose a severe security risk. Many spam emails contain harmful attachments or malicious scripts that can wreak havoc on your computer or personal information. That's why we were intrigued when we heard about SPAMfighter, an innovative anti-spam tool developed in Denmark. We decided to put it to the test to see if it could effectively prevent spam from reaching our email inboxes.

Setup

I recently downloaded SPAMfighter Pro from the developer's website and found the process quick and easy. The program was designed with those who have limited computer experience in mind, so the installation was a breeze. SPAMfighter Pro took a bit longer to install than other anti-spam software, taking about five minutes on my system. Once the installation was complete, I ran the setup wizard and configured the program to work with my compatible POP3 email accounts.

Compatibility

If you use Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, Windows Live Mail, or Thunderbird, you'll be happy to know that SPAMfighter Pro is compatible with all of these platforms. However, it's important to note that for it to work correctly, your email must be retrieved via POP3. Unfortunately, SPAMfighter Pro does not support IMAP. Additionally, if you use webmail services like Hotmail or Yahoo! Mail, you won't be able to use SPAMfighter Pro directly with those accounts. However, you can still access them through an email client if they support POP3.

Detection

SPAMfighter Pro blocks spam in a unique, community-based manner. Users worldwide report spam through SPAMfighter's toolbar and contribute to SPAMfighter's online database. After several users have reported messages from a specific domain as spam, SPAMfighter will automatically block future messages. Users can also add senders and domains to their blacklists to prevent spam from reaching their inboxes. To prevent users from losing legitimate emails, SPAMfighter automatically adds contact-list information to its whitelist, a list of email addresses that SPAMfighter's spam filter ignores.

Effectiveness

During tests, it consistently managed to identify more than 95% of spam, which is truly remarkable. Even better, it doesn't just stop at spam - it also protects users from phishing and other forms of email fraud, making it a comprehensive and reliable form of email security.

System performance

Not only was SPAMfighter able to detect more than 95% of spam emails, but it also protected me from phishing and other forms of email fraud. I highly recommend this anti-spam tool if you're looking for comprehensive and reliable email security. Plus, it didn't slow down my system while using it with Thunderbird, my email client of choice.

Features

Multilingual support – SPAMfighter supports 21 different languages, including: English, German, Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian, Greek, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Bulgarian, Portuguese, Japanese, Thai, Czech, Turkish, Polish, Vietnamese, and Danish.

Language filtering – This filter allows users to block e-mails based on the language that their content is written in.

Picture filter – This filter recognizes some spam messages based on the images that they contain. This is an impressive feature, and it is one of the many components that contribute to SPAMfighter's ability to save users both time and frustration.

Ease of use

Some anti-spam tools work independently from my email client, but I prefer software that integrates with my email client. SPAMfighter Pro has been an excellent choice because it integrates well with my supported email clients. I also appreciate that it can be used independently if needed. It's been reliable in detecting spam emails and protecting me from phishing and other forms of email fraud. Plus, it doesn't slow down my system while using it with Thunderbird.

Help & support

For anyone who needs support for SPAMfighter Pro, the official website is the best place to go. Although the software is generally very user-friendly and easy to use, there may be situations where you need extra help. Fortunately, the website has a lot of resources available, including a FAQ section with detailed information on various technical issues you might encounter. If you are still looking for what you're looking for there, you can always contact the support team via email or telephone.

Overall

SPAMfighter Pro is an excellent anti-spam tool that offers unique features compared to other products. The filtering capabilities of this software are impressive and save users a lot of time. Moreover, its protection against malicious spam and phishing attacks is invaluable. Anyone looking for an effective way to defend their computer against certain security risks should consider using SPAMfighter Pro.