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Should anti-spyware programs remove cookies?

Spyware expert Ben Edelman has written a great piece on anti-spyware programs and cookies. He tested eleven different anti-spyware programs against cookies from 50 advertising systems and posted detailed results including which anti-spyware programs detected which cookies and which programs detected the most cookies. At the extreme ends...

Tags: anti-spyware

Blog posts 2006-09-18

Anti-spyware program installs WhenU adware

Anti-spyware program installs WhenU adwareYou think that's bad??! Dell is worse!Dell has a new partnership with MyWay. That means that all the crap-ware that MyWay makes will be on your brand new Dell computer before you turn it on for the first time. Even the default homepage in...

Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, MyWay, adware, Dell Computer Corp., WhenU, Anti-spyware Program, anti-spyware

Discussion threads 2006-05-17

Anti-spyware program installs WhenU adware

A few days ago, it was discovered that anti-spyware program SpywareCleaner has a new "free" version that is sponsored by adware from WhenU. The web page for SpywareCleaner clearly discloses that WhenU is bundled with the free version and there is a for-pay version available sans adware. A bit of...

Tags: SpywareCleaner, WhenU

Blog posts 2006-05-14

Anti-spyware program installs adware from BestOffersNetwork

Anti-spyware program installs adware from BestOffersNetworkspywareYou'll run into the screen if you mistakenly key goggle instead of google.I like privacy policyAt the moment their privacy policy link returns 404 error.The screenshot looks familiar, obviously just another clone licensed for few hundreds. But I would blame this one on Google again...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, adware, Anti-spyware Program, Ad-aware, goggle, spyware, anti-spyware

Discussion threads 2006-03-08

Anti-spyware program installs adware from BestOffersNetwork

Yesterday I found a Google AdWords ad using the words Spy Sweeper for a new anti-spyware app called Spy-Shield. It looked suspicious right away because the homepage shows a supposed scan in progress that appears to find spyware. The front page also says the application is free "with the help...

Tags: Spy-Shield, BestOffersNetwork

Blog posts 2006-03-07

Additional Resources

1Password 3.0 (Mac)

1Password is a Password Manager that uniquely brings you both Security and Convenience. It is the only program that provides Anti-Phishing protection and goes beyond password management by adding Web Form Filling and Automatic Strong Password Generation. All your confidential information, including passwords, identities, and credit cards, is kept in...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Password, Web Browser, Agile Web Solutions, 1Password, Web Browsers, Internet

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Trojan Guarder Gold 7.95 (Windows)

Though installed with anti-virus system and firewall, your PC is still not safe enough. Trojans could be recording all your valuable passwords and credit card information without your knowing it. Trojan is a mini program running on a workstation. At its basic level, it merely records every key pressed together...

Tags: Trojan Horse, Microsoft Windows, Trojan Guarder, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Apple contemplating free, ad-supported iPhone?

Apple has no tasteOh, wait, no, that was Microsoft that had no taste because there are Windows 7 desktop themes available that have images of Coke cans in them. Isn't that right tigertank? For some reason that I can't wait to hear, this move by Apple, however, is very tasteful.Cue...

Tags: advertisement, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Google hit again with Street View privacy concerns - in Switzerland

It is NOT up to Google to insure your privacy in public places. These are places it is perfectly legal to be in and take pictures of, then publish the pictures. Just because the pictures are taken automatically, does not suddenly make them illegal. If you want to restrict the...

Tags: U.S. Military, Google Inc., photograph

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Why I'm letting someone else run my Exchange 2010 server

Why ironic?Given that exchange is the de facto standard in business email/cal having their products working as perfectly as possible with exchange is a must. Not only that, they advertise this functionality. Did you expect it to fail miserably? Your expectations must have been low. Heh.It took yearsNative Exchange support...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, E-mail servers, Groupware, Exchage, download page, Apple iTunes, IBM Corp., server

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

OpenOfficeMouse - Put an end to button envy!

it looks like a...parody advertisement on The Onion, it even looks cheesy...can't imagine it being very comfortable and easy to use, how does one remember which button to press?Looks like...A Mouse designed by commitee.A Mouse with ADD.A mouse for a centipede.A mouse named "Sybil"A mouse decorated by color blind kindergardners.Come...

Tags: Mice, mouse, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

Rainmeter (32bit) 1.1 (Windows)

A rather exciting development is coming for the desktop customizing world: with its first major update in over three years, Rainmeter is finally coming out of beta. And, among other things, it has a new Enigma upgrade built right in. Among Rainmeter 1.0's numerous improvements: a built-in theme manager, RainThemes,...

Tags: Rainmeter, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-09

ZoneAlarm Anti-virus 2010 9.1.008 (Windows)

ZoneAlarm Antivirus includes browser security features such as Advanced Download Protection; Detects the latest zero-day threats in downloads that you initiate--before they reach your computer, and heuristic analysis and program check. Additional layer of keylogger protection--encryption ensures only the intended application can read your keystrokes.

Tags: ZoneAlarm, Microsoft Windows, ZoneAlarm Antivirus, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-11-05

Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Hardware components

Another ideaThe KH family must look forward to Santa's arrival if those are your ideas of gifts!One I think worth considering is and external drive and a back up program. You know which friends need those. (Sorry Zack :- Well, those choices were...... different.Why the i7 extreme, when you can...

Tags: Games, Holiday Gift Guide 2009, Holiday Gift Guide, Holiday gift, hardware component, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Microsoft's Windows 7 challenge: Selling Live services (without being sued)

What competitors?Other than iLife, who is competing with Live Essentials?These seem like little trivial programs to be fighting over. Besides the people complaining about bloat (Even though these programs don't take up much space), I don't think anyone would complain even if they were included in Windows to begin with.The...

Tags: Operating systems, Patches, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Faronics Anti-Executable Standard 3.40.1111.391 (Windows)

Faronics Anti-Executable allows only approved applications to run on a computer or server. Any other programs -- whether they are unwanted, unlicensed, or simply unnecessary--are blocked from ever executing. Anti-Executable works on a "whitelist" principle. Any program that is not on the white list is considered unauthorized and will not...

Tags: Faronics, Faronics Anti-Executable, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-27

AVG Anti-Virus Network Edition 9.0.700 (Windows)

Centrally controlled security protection against viruses, worms, trojans and potentially unwanted programs combined with desktop firewall protection against intrusions and hacking.Includes: Anti-Virus protects from viruses, worms and trojans; Firewall provides individual security against hackers; Central administration of all features, including desktop firewall, updates, and scheduling. Features: Reduces administrator workload and...

Tags: Desktop, Network, Antivirus, AVG Anti-Virus, Microsoft Windows, Virus, AVG Technologies USA, Firewalls, Security, Cyberthreats, Network Security, Viruses And Worms, Networking

Software downloads 2009-10-27

lARP64Pro 1.0 (Windows)

lARP64Pro is a 64 bit anti-piracy and anti-cracking program with implemented compression, based on LZMA technology. Our 64 bit protector works on any windows x64 operating system. lARP64'ing does not affect the original application's functionality in any way nor does it require additional coding. Unpacking and decryption are performed automatically....

Tags: Antipiracy, Microsoft Windows, lARP64Tech, lARP64Pro, 64-Bit, Piracy, Network Technology, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Networking

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Rogue security programs are 'ongoing threat'

The sites of these 'rogue security programs'Should be immediately shut down when they are found, by doing a DDoS attack if necessary.There is no reason to allow these bastards to shill their break-ware on the rest of us in the world.Getting worse...I've seen a hugh increase in infections from these...

Tags: rogue security program, ad system, security program, Rogue security program, advertisement, ongoing threat, security, Web browser

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Cloud storage vs. flash storage: Security vs. simplicity

disagree on a pointi do like the ease of use that the cloud gives me, also the ability to access it anywhere ie Gmail, but personally I'd rather have a flashdrive (besides Gmail, I avoid the cloud like the plague, but maybe I'm just a security/privacy freak =p)[i]"Flash drives also...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, Flash memory, storage, security, USB flash drive, Web site, Google Inc., malware

Discussion threads 2009-10-12