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The remedy for spyware...not anytime soon: The remedy for spyware...not anytime soonPoliticians Bamboozled AgainWhy are they listening to the adware and spyware companies? Spyware should be patently illegal and adware should only be installed if the consumer is made completely aware of the consequences of installing the software. The definitions are not that difficult. Keep your...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, cooky, advertisement, spyware, cookie, spyware cookie, CounterSpy; Discussion threads 2005-05-04

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EIC podcast: Search wars; Viacom vs. YouTube (and its users): EIC podcast: Search wars; Viacom vs. YouTube and its usersViacom's Data DragnetIt seems to me that their is no justification for allowing this data dragnet.Whether dynamic or static, IP addresses can be traced back to many of the original users through data from Internet service providers. The Whitter article cited...; Tags: Viacom Inc., YouTube Inc., IP address; Discussion threads 2008-07-03
NoScript vs. Internet Explorer 8 Filters: NoScript plugin writer Giorgio Maone posted a commentary on IE 8's new filters, drawing comparisons to his own widely popular NoScript Firefox plugin. Maone writes: I'm happy to learn that IE8 is going to implement a less ambitious version of a feature which NoScript users have enjoyed for more than one...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, XSS, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Attack, Maone, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-07-03
End Spywares & Adwares (exe): Remove spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, and hijackers in one click. End Spywares & ADwares scans your PC's registry, hard drives, and external storage devices. You can instantly remove spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, home page hijackers, and malware threats even dangerous threats. Spyware Remover can clean your system. This version is...; Tags: Adware, Keylogger, Trojan Horse, Malware, Essentials, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-07-03
PC Health Optimizer Free Edition (exe): PC Health Optimizer is a unique set of over 12 maintenance tools to improve system performance and security. This suite of utilities will identify and eliminate problems with one click. It corrects problems in many areas of your computer including hard disks, memory, registry and more. Besides giving your computer...; Tags: Suite, PC, Computer, Retina-X Studios, PC Health Optimizer, Productivity, Internet, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Desktops, Viruses And Worms, Security, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-07-03

Netcom3 Advanced PC Security (exe): Netcom3 Internet Security Software will speed up your computer, detects and removes spyware and adware, Viruses, Trojans, Dialers, Worms, and a host of other dangerous parasites. It automatically detects and corrects the most common problems including: run time errors, corrupt files, invalid paths, fonts, file types, CLSID, DLLs, sound, help...; Tags: PC, Netcom3, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Software downloads 2008-07-03
Anti-malware blocker, cross-site scripting protections coming in IE 8: When Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 hits the Beta 2 milestone in August, the browser makeover will feature a full-fledged anti-malware blocker and new protections against some forms of cross-site scripting attacks. The existing phishing filter IE 7 has been renamed SmartScreen Filter and will include blacklist-based blocking...; Tags: XSS, Microsoft Internet Explorer, SmartScreen Filter, Web Browsers, Internet, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Virus-Evaluator (exe): A complete solution against all of the most serious Internet threats, including malware, spyware, adware, trojans, worms, viruses, rootkits, phishing, spam, and hackers consisting of anti-malware, anti-spyware, anti-spam, anti-rootkit and anti-phishing. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Essentials, Phishing, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Rootkits, Spam, Security, Spam And Phishing; Software downloads 2008-07-02
UK builder switches email to Google Apps: UK builder switches email to Google AppsTaywood adoption of SaaSNot only is this significant in terms of enterprise adoption, it is also significant for adoption by a company within a notoriously conservative and risk-averse industry sector. The architecture, engineering and construction AEC market is sometimes also regarded (perhaps a bit...; Tags: cloud computing, Google Inc., Taywood, UK Builder, Google Apps, e-mail; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
Why computers fail: Why computers failA good UPS...will decrease failure rates tremendously. I use Belkin AVR UPS's and the only systems I've had go down in the last year were ones installed by my predecessor without UPS's. There is no doubt in my mind that bad power is a PC's worst enemy....; Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Tools & Techniques, PRODUCTIVITY, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, chip, failure rate, hardware, software, United Parcel Service of America Inc., redundancy, computer; Discussion threads 2008-07-01
Databuilder (zip): Creates MS Access 2000 mdb databases on the fly. You choose the Drive, Directory, and file name. The full filename and location is copied to the clipboard. The new database is opened automatically. It does not create Tables, queries, forms, or modules. The File location is opened in Windows Explorer...; Tags: Location, Eraserve AP, File Location, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Storage, Databases, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Data Management; Software downloads 2008-06-30
HSBC sites vulnerable to XSS flaws, could aid phishing attacks: What would the perfect phishing attack from a social engineering perspective? The one that compared to using typosquatted domains impersonating the bank's web application directory structure is in fact using the bank's legitimate domain names as redirectors due to XSS flaws within. It's even more interesting to measure the average...; Tags: Bank, Vulnerability, XSS, Flaw, Phishing, Cyberthreats, Financial Services, Security, Viruses And Worms, Spam And Phishing, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-06-29
Mystery explained: Why you have to reboot Windows so often: Mystery explained: Why you have to reboot Windows so oftenYou failed to explain...WHY rebooting in necessary.It's because of the Windows architecture. It is so monolithic that it can't recover from simple application errors. When one thing goes wrong, it is a snow ball effect. Other OS's do not suffer nearly...; Tags: Linux, Operating systems, Other OS, reBoot Windows, operating system, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-28
Allnotes (exe): Allnotes is a powerful notes keeper and note organizer that can also keep secure notes. The notes are stored in one subject file, and organized into categories and notes. You can also make secure notes. No install needed, works directly on usb-stick. Allnotes is easy-to-use and has a search capability....; Tags: Aad Meeldijk, Allnotes, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, E-mail Servers, Search, Groupware, Enterprise Software, Security, Software; Software downloads 2008-06-27
Firefox and Thunderbird phone home daily: Firefox and Thunderbird phone home dailyReally? What does Windowssend to MS everyday?IP address?What time you were using the product?What exact version number you were using?If you are using any of the plugins or addons sent in the disabled list?Total number of active users of their software?Problem isother companies like Apple...; Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, Thunderbird phone home, phone home, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Thunderbird, phone; Discussion threads 2008-06-26
Zero-day flaw haunts Internet Explorer: An unpatched cross-domain vulnerability in Microsoft's flagship Internet Explorer browser could expose Windows users to cookie hijacks and credentials theft attacks, according to a warning from security researchers. The zero-day flaw, which has been reported to Microsoft, is a variation of Eduardo Vela's IE Ghost Busters talk:...; Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Zero-day Bug, Web Browsers, Internet, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-06-26
The diabetes epidemic just gets worse: The diabetes epidemic just gets worseshould we?Well, they force compliance on us on a number of other health issues. We are prohibited from injesting a wide variety of substances in the name of health. As far "should they" goes, I won't comment. But why they are or arn't, I'm almost...; Tags: Vertical industries, Food & Beverage, Carbohydrate, epidemic, protein, health care; Discussion threads 2008-06-25
200,000 sites spreading web malware, China's hosting the most: 200,000 sites spreading web malware, China's hosting the mostJust a guessI would suspect that most of the china sites are owned by American spammers,malware owners.I say we just cut China's segment off...Until the Chinese government seems to give a damn about poision food, poison web sites and rampant piracy, I...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Channel management, Web site development, Spam, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Looking Back, web malware, software, Web; Discussion threads 2008-06-25
Cheat High Tech Cheaters: So Omar Khan wanted to get into college, but he didn't want to do his homework to get there. The Orange County, CA, high school senior decided instead to use spyware, grab credentials off teachers' log-ins, and then change failing grades to top grades. ...; Tags: Student, Teacher, Khan, Food & Beverage, Handhelds, Team Management, Telecom & Utilities, Wireless, Manufacturing, Hardware, Management, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld; Blog posts 2008-06-25
Porn virus spreads down under: Porn virus spreads down underMicrosoft is full of viruses, trojens & spywareI have just installed Microsoft Windows XP with updates. Then installed Bigpond security only to discover my computer was infected with all types of spyware, hijackers and trojens. I even Tried only installing just XP with no updates only...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Windows XP, SECURITY, PRODUCTIVITY, virus spread, virus; Discussion threads 2008-06-25