I usually install SUPERAntiSpyware just to scan for tracking cookies. Today after installing it, I noticed the update progress which is usually just one bar looks different: The version number is still at 8.0.1052 so that didn't change from the last time I installed it but I also noticed an Avira Updater in the Program files where SUPERAntiSpyware is installed: ========================================================================== Source: https://forums.superantispyware.com/topic/9094-superantispware-partnered-up-with-avira/