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- (1) ADvertisementWARE Software that periodically pops up advertisements on a user's computer. It displays ads targeted to the individual user based on key words entered in search engines...
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- EAV Antivirus Suite Free Edition 6.3 (Windows)
- EAV Antivirus Suite can detect and eliminate spyware, Trojans, key loggers, adware programs, browser hijackers, cookies, spy bots, trackware, and other malware, even new and unknown ones, on your PC. EAV Antivirus Suite is able to block ARP attacks. EAV Antivirus Suite can recover all damages with Internet Explorer caused...
- Software downloads 2009-11-13
- Torrent Searcher TB Toolbar for Firefox 2.4 (Windows)
- With Torrent Searcher Toolbar is it possible to search for torrents on multiple sites. Torrent Searcher Toolbar has the possibility to search on 25 torrent websites. It contains no spyware or any other adware.
- Software downloads 2009-10-21
- Adware Away 3.1.4.f (Windows)
- Adware Away is not only a malware removal tool, but also a diagnostic tool for Windows operating system. It is designed for both general computer user and computer repair technician. Our goals is to help user fix hard-to-fix problem which can not be fixed by other program and remove all...
- Software downloads 2009-10-19
- Virtual Browser 1.0 (Windows)
- If your machine contains sensitive information and you are concerned about the risk of spyware and adware, one option is to surf the web in a Virtual Browser. Virtual Browser allows users to securely browse the Internet using Mozilla Firefox. Run the Virtual Browser to protect against adware, spyware and...
- Software downloads 2009-10-03
- Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.2 (Windows)
- Spybot - Search & Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware files and modules from your computer. Spybot also can clean program and Web-usage tracks from your system, which is especially useful if you share your computer. Modules chosen for removal can be sent directly to the included...
- Software downloads 2009-01-26
- Q: 'Why did you write adware?' A: 'I was broke'
- Q: 'Why did you write adware?' A: 'I was broke'Well......thanks to him, I stopped using IE long ago, AND now I use super anti-AD schemes, it blocks every-AD-thing forever!RE: Q: 'Why did you write adware?' A: 'I was broke'Yet another BIG reason to use a MAC or LINUX my choice....
- Discussion threads 2009-01-15
- Registry Fix Adware Remover 3.0 (Windows)
- Adware Remover is easy to use and fast, and it detects and removes an impressive variety of malware. Adware Remover gives you complete coverage improving the system stability, security and performance by integrating the power from Adware Remover and Spyware Remover software into one powerful solution.
- Software downloads 2009-01-15
- Adware Removal Software 0.3 (Windows)
- Adware Removal Software is a Spyware removal utility with a security technology that protects your PC from thousands of potential aggressive spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, spybots, racking components, malicious content and other potentially unwanted software. Adware Removal Software detects and removes spyware and adware that can track and reports your...
- Software downloads 2009-01-15
- Adware Removal 3.0 (Windows)
- Adware Removal is an advanced but easy-to-use software that protect your computer against stealthy spyware, aggressive adware, browser hijackers, Malware Trojans, tracking cookies, keyloggers, dialers, as well as other malware. It does not only scan/remove those infections but also scan the system hijack programs and lists the contents of key...
- Software downloads 2009-01-15
- Adware Protection 1.2 (Windows)
- Adware Protection is an advanced but easy-to-use anti-spyware tool that removes spyware, adware, malware, hijacker programs, and immunizes them to block future spyware threats that may invade your privacy and even steal your credit card numbers or personal information. It upgrades computer system performance and creating a secure computer that...
- Software downloads 2009-01-15
- Adware Blocker 0.1.2 (Windows)
- Adware Blocker is spyware, malware, and adware detector, remover, and shields. Adware Blocker easily detects and removes all forms of spyware and adware with a few clicks. Easy to use desgined for advanced and/or beginner users that does not need high resources from the computer. With this program, your computer...
- Software downloads 2009-01-15
- Q: 'Why did you write adware?' A: 'I was broke'
- In one of today's most fascinating reads, philosecurity interviews Matt Knox, a talented Ruby instructor and coder who once wrote and designed adware for Direct Revenue, a company sued by then-New York attorney general Eliot Spitzer in 2006 for allegedly stealthily installing adware on millions of computers. ...
- Blog posts 2009-01-14
- RegRun Security Suite Platinum 6.00 (Windows)
- RegRun NIVA is a powerful tool kit against Trojans, viruses, spyware, adware components. RegRun NIVA resolves three main tasks: Makes backups of the registry and important files. Restores a computer even if it does not boot. Helps detect a virus in your computer. Helps remove a virus from your...
- Software downloads 2008-12-18
- CNET Download.com not so 'spyware-free'
- On its home page, CNET's Download.com promises that all software available on the site "has been tested to ensure it's 100% free of spyware, viruses, and other malware." Â Â Unfortunately, there appears to be a kink in the system that allows the display of a known adware program called...
- Blog posts 2008-11-10
- Remove Adware Spyware 3 (Windows)
- Remove Adware Spyware 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 Web sites and spyware, which modifies your default start page. This version is the...
- Software downloads 2008-11-03
- Adware Spyware Protection 1.1.1 (Windows)
- Adware Spyware Protection is an advanced but easy-to-use anti spyware tool that removes spyware, adware, malware, hijacker programs and immunizes them to block future spyware threats that may invade your privacy and even steal your credit card numbers or personal information. It upgrades computer system performance and creating a secure...
- Software downloads 2008-10-31
- Spyware-Adware-Diagosis 1 (Windows)
- Spyware and adware diagnosis program. Find out if your system is infected with spyware or adware. Check your system for unwanted programs. Check if there has to be something done to restore your PC to mint conditions. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Software downloads 2008-10-02
- Spyware Removal Tool 1 (Windows)
- A quick and to the point tool to help a user check if they have any spyware or adware on their system, and the steps to take to remove the threats. Recommending either an anti virus solution or anti spyware/adware solution. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com....
- Software downloads 2008-09-24
- The most "dangerous" celebrities to search for in 2008
- Searching for details regarding the latest celebrity gossip may expose you to everything the IT underground has to offer - from adware and spyware to misleading offers and fake newsletters enticing you to opt-in into a spammer's campaign. McAfee owned SiteAdvisor has recently released the 2008 list of the celebrity...
- Blog posts 2008-09-17
- Disk and Registry Uninstaller 2.43 (Windows)
- Uninstaller and logger which is designed to log all the changes made your hard drive or registry whenever you install new software, and then show you exactly what changes have been made and where. Easily track, view, and monitor any files and registry keys added or removed on your hard...
- Software downloads 2008-08-12
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