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Spyware takes aim at Mozilla browsers
Talkback I have updated the article to make it clear that the spyware will only work on Windows. Thanks for your comments.
[February 10, 2005, 10:19]
Spyware company goes undercover
News A US-based spyware developer appears to have taken down its Web site after a storm of bad publicity over its practice of tracking individuals' surfing habits as well as gathering credit card information and other personal data entered online...
[January 31, 2002, 9:37]
Spyware industry 'raking in billions'
News Spyware writers are generating $2bn (£1bn) of revenue annually after capturing 25 percent of the online advertising market, an anti-spyware vendor claimed this week. Research from Webroot found that spyware - programs that are secretly installed on...
[May 4, 2005, 12:15]
Spyware kingpin hammered for $4m
News The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has wrapped up its first major spyware lawsuit with a $4m (£2.1m) judgment against spam king-turned-spyware master Sanford Wallace. Rick Quarefima, the assistant director in the FTC's division of advertising...
[May 5, 2006, 10:50]
Spyware masquerades as helpful software
News Web surfers battling "spyware" face a new problem: so-called spyware-killing programs that install the same kind of unwanted advertising software they promise to erase. These lists are used to identify and sweep out offending software during anti...
[February 5, 2004, 7:20]
Spyware takes aim at Mozilla browsers
News Security experts are advising that spyware targeting Mozilla browsers has been spotted, and believe the threat is likely to increase as Firefox continues to take market share from Microsoft. Stu Sjouwerman, the founder of anti-spyware vendor...
[February 9, 2005, 13:00]
Spyware masquerades as helpful software
Talkback How can I be sure that the Spyware I use will be an honest one. I tried one today and realized it was a con, so I uninstalled it, hoping I hadn't done any mischief to my PC. On trying to unistall they said I would have to purchase before doing so.
[April 7, 2005, 0:29]
Bye-bye, spyware
Member Review But that's the same subsystem that allows spyware/malware to slip into my PC. The lack of ActiveX support means I still have to use IE for some sites. I can live without that.
[January 14, 2005, 10:05]
Spyware Doctor
Downloads Spyware Doctor is an advanced adware and spyware removal utility that detects and cleans thousands of potential spyware, ad ware, trojans, keyloggers, spy ware cookies, trackware, spybots and other malware from your PC.
[September 30, 2009, 7:43]
Spyware IT
Downloads Spyware IT removes all the spyware, adware and malware from your PC for you. Spyware IT contains a huge database of almost 100,000 spyware, adware and malware programs. When scanning your computer, Spyware IT identifies violating spyware and - with...
[January 11, 2007, 6:00]
Spyware Is Everywhere: A Multi-Layered Solution Is Your Best Defense
White Papers Spyware is everywhere and both corporate and home users are faced with protecting against a host of malicious threats that attack multiple entry points and cause critical and costly security breaches.
[September 1, 2006, 1:00]
Spyware and Adware Removal
Downloads Spyware and Adware Removal is specifically designed to recognize and remove spyware and adware BHOs (Browser Helper Objects) that cause pop-up ads. Spyware and Adware Removal protects your home page setting from being forcibly hijacked by malicious...
[February 22, 2007, 10:42]
Spyware: Determine Your Threat Level With Webroot Enterprise Spy Audit
White Papers If so, one of the most effective things you can do to help maximize its performance is to keep it spyware-free. But that's easier said than done--especially in large enterprises--since many of today's anti-spyware tools are designed for stand-alone...
[May 17, 2007, 7:19]
Spyware hits one-third of European businesses
News Almost one-third of European companies have been infected with spyware applications on their networks, potentially opening their confidential information to competitors, hackers or advertisers, according to research by Internet security firm...
[February 11, 2003, 11:04]
Spyware's tentacles spread to search
News For Google users like Tim Yu, the threat of spyware isn't so easy to stare down. A recent survey reported that nearly one out of every three computers scanned for Trojan horse programs or monitoring software like spyware was infected, according to...
[June 29, 2004, 12:50]
Spyware takes aim at Mozilla browsers
Talkback "Spyware takes aim at Mozilla browsers" the spyware is only installed if users agree to a certain download" While I realize the MS toadies are rubbing their hands with glee at the thought of a Mozilla/Firefox spyware threat, this is hardly in the...
[February 9, 2005, 14:16]
Spyware Terminator
Downloads Spyware Terminator includes Real-Time Protection, HIPS, and antivirus. Effectively remove spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers, and malware threats even dangerous threats like Conficker, Mail Skinner or Trojan Vundo.
[September 22, 2009, 14:24]
Spyware Essentials
White Papers TechRepublic's Spyware Essentials provides guidance and best practices for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and blocking spyware infestations. Developed by IT professionals for IT professionals, Spyware Essentials delivers the tips and solutions you...
[April 16, 2009, 0:00]
Spyware/Adware - The Risks
White Papers This paper attempts to describe what adware and spyware are, what effects they can have on a system and what risks are associated with them. Spyware and Adware (S&A) are much more recent and although some users will have experienced the effects...
[July 6, 2007, 1:00]
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Spyware Prevention and Recovery
White Papers The TechRepublic Real World Guide: Spyware Prevention and Recovery collects proven recommendations for identifying spyware and explores tactics for keeping spyware at bay.
[May 18, 2006, 1:00]
