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- Spyware
- Software that sends information about your Web surfing habits to its Web site. Often quickly installed in your computer in combination with a free download you selected from the...
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- TrojanHunter 5.2 build 988 (Windows)
- TrojanHunter is a dedicated anti-trojan software with file memory and registry scanning. With an easy-to-use Scanner and a Guard that scans in the background TrojanHunter is a must-have complement to your virus scanner. Features include: High-speed file scan engine capable of detecting modified trojans. Memory scanning for detecting any modified...
- Tags: Registry, Memory, Trojan Horse, Microsoft Windows, Mischel Internet Security, TrojanHunter, Scanners, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Hardware, Peripherals, Security
- Software downloads 2009-11-06
- A-squared Anti-Malware 4.5.0.27a (Windows)
- A-squared Anti-Malware uses two full scan engines in the battle against Viruses, Trojans/Backdoors, Spyware/Adware, Worms/Bots, Keyloggers, Dialers and all other types of Malware that are waiting on the internet. But there is no doubling of the scan duration as it would be the case with two separate scanning programs. Considerable...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Engine, Emsi Software, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Internet, Security
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- OneClick Spyware Expert 1.17.1 (Windows)
- OneClick spyware expert is an easy-to-use and effective anti-spyware scanner. It uses modern sophisticated anti-malware techniques and can reveal even most complicated types of viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, dialers, spyware, and malware. Using advanced heuristic technologies Spyware expert can detect and remove malware that even the most well-known anti-virus and...
- Tags: Expert, Malware, Microsoft Windows, OneClick Spyware Expert, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Rootkits, Scanners, Security, Hardware, Peripherals
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- Max Spyware Threat Definition 16.0.1.996 (Windows)
- Max Secure Spyware Detector is a complete solution for individuals, professionals and home users. The software is specially designed to scan, detect, delete and recover spyware with an option of quick and full scan.This software is also powered by some advanced features that are similar to our corporate edition like,...
- Tags: Software, Monitor, Microsoft Windows, Max Secure Software, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Monitors & Displays, Viruses And Worms, Security, Hardware, Components
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition Definition File 149.0087(11/05/2009) (Windows)
- Unzip the archive, replace the existing definition file the file location is configured in Web Update Settings section and restart Ad-AwareAd-Watch. You can also use the webupdate component implemented in Ad-Aware to install this update.
- Tags: Lavasoft, Ad-aware, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security
- Software downloads 2009-11-05
- Music MP3 Downloader 2.6.5.2 (Windows)
- Music MP3 Downloader is easy-to-use software which enables you to search and download over 100 million MP3 from the largest music network. It is not a Peer-to-Peer program and it is 100% clean of any form of badware (viruses, spyware, adware). Music MP3 Downloader always brings you the hottest songs...
- Tags: Song, Music MP3 Downloader, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Peer To Peer (P2P), Viruses And Worms, Microsoft Windows, Security, Internet, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-11-04
- Malwarebytes accuses rival of software theft
- Malwarebytes claims IObit stole from its database of malware samples that its software uses to detect malware on customer computers. Malwarebytes is accusing China-based computer security firm IObit of intellectual property theft, but IObit denied the allegations and said there were problems with its malware submission site....
- Tags: Software, Malware, Malwarebytes, IObit, Cyberthreats, Tools & Techniques, Viruses And Worms, Security, Management, copyright, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Elinor Mills CNET News
- News items 2009-11-03
- Spyware Process Detector 3.2 (Windows)
- Spyware Process Detector is an anti-spyware tool that will detect all processes running on the computer and display their threat rating based on the intelligent analysis of all hidden properties. Another specialty of the program is its ability to detect a process that contains and executes alien code of another...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, System Softlab, Spyware Process Detector, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Software downloads 2009-11-03
- Scams surfacing on Twitter, Facebook
- Twitter users warned about direct messages that said: "I make money online with google. i learned how here [link]." Facebook users were getting a bogus link from a friend. Twitter and Facebook users were getting hit with scams on Monday. Twitter users warned about direct messages...
- Tags: Facebook, Twitter Inc., Phishing, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Spam, Security, Spam And Phishing, Twitter, malware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Elinor Mills CNET News
- News items 2009-11-02
- New Trojan encrypts files but leaves no ransom note
- Symantec is warning about a new Trojan horse that encrypts files on compromised computers but offers no ransom note like other software designed to hold data hostage for a fee. Symantec is warning about a new Trojan horse that encrypts files on compromised computers but offers no ransom note...
- Tags: Symantec Corp., Trojan Horse, File, Trojan.Ramvicrype, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Security, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Software, malware, Symantec, Adware & Malware, Elinor Mills CNET News
- News items 2009-11-02
- Startup Guard 3.14 (Windows)
- PrivacyRoot Startup Guard is a free, easy tool to choose programs to allow to run on Windows startup. You can specify approved applications, close unwanted or find more about unknown. Startup Guard catches new startup records, so you can even remove a virus or spyware. You can disable unwanted system...
- Tags: Performance, Start-up, PrivacyRoot, PrivacyRoot Startup Guard, Microsoft Windows, Performance Management, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- Software downloads 2009-11-02
- SpywareFighter 3.1.74 (Windows)
- SpywareFighter is built to protect your PC against spyware, adware, and other unwanted software. SpywareFighter uses a security technology that prevents windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC will be detected and removed. This reduces negative effects caused by spyware, including slow PC...
- Tags: PC, SPAMfighter, Microsoft Windows, SpywareFighter, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Software downloads 2009-11-01
- Shareaza 2.5 (Windows)
- Shareaza has unique features, including ghost ratings, a completely user-configurable queue area, and multinetwork support. The program started as a Gnutella client but recently branched out and developed Gnutella2, a completely open and documented network. Shareaza's interface is easy to use, yet powerful and fully skinnable. Shareaza's download core was...
- Tags: Shareaza, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Performance Management, Productivity, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- Software downloads 2009-10-31
- Registry Workshop 4.2.3 (Windows)
- Registry Workshop is an advanced registry editor. It is a perfect replacement for RegEdit and RegEdt32, which shipped with Windows. In addition to all the standard features, Registry Workshop adds a variety of powerful features that allow you to work faster and more efficiently with registry related tasks. Whether you're...
- Tags: Registry, Torch Soft, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2009-10-30
- Kaspersky tool detects malware in Twitter links
- The "Krab Krawler" analyzes the millions of tweets posted on Twitter every day and blocks any malware associated with them. Kaspersky unveiled a new tool on Thursday called "Krab Krawler" that analyzes the millions of tweets posted on Twitter every day and blocks any malware associated with them. ...
- Tags: Twitter Inc., Tool, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Kaspersky, Twitter, malware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Elinor Mills CNET News
- News items 2009-10-29
- Facebook users targeted by Zeus banking Trojan
- Users of the popular social network are being tricked into revealing their passwords and downloading a Trojan that steals financial data. Here's how... On the heels of one fake Facebook e-mail scam, a researcher warned on Wednesday of another such campaign in which users of the popular social network...
- Tags: Facebook, Banking, Trojan Horse, E-mail, Spyware, Phishing, Social Networking, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications, Spam And Phishing, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, trojan, malware, scam, Adware & Malware, Elinor Mills CNET News
- News items 2009-10-29
- IObit Security 360 1.10 (Windows)
- IObit Security 360 is an free malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes the deepest infections, and protects your PC from various of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. With the unique "Dual-Core" engine and the heuristic malware detection, IObit Security 360 detects the most complex...
- Tags: Malware, Microsoft Windows, IObit, IObit Security 360, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Software downloads 2009-10-29
- CNET TechTracker app 1.0 beta 4 (Mac)
- CNET TechTracker app Beta is a free application that helps keep your installed software up-to-date. The application scans your computer and alerts you when updates are available. Updates are guaranteed safe and spyware free as TechTracker utilizes CNET Downloads, a thoroughly comprehensive database of software products and updates.
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, CBS Interactive Inc., Beta, Updates, Tools & Techniques, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Management, Security
- Software downloads 2009-10-29
- US-CERT warns about BlackBerry spyware app
- Justification for Apple's model?It can't be said just yet, but it's looking like a pool of trusted applications may be a good idea after all, despite the level of control wielded by Apple.No....Gee, just because someone releases a spyware app doesn't mean we need to only let RIM distribute apps....
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Handhelds, spyware app, Apple Inc., BlackBerry spyware app, US-CERT Warns, spyware, US-CERT, RIM BlackBerry, phone
- Discussion threads 2009-10-28
- US-CERT warns about BlackBerry spyware app
- A free BlackBerry spyware application has been released to allow an attacker to call a user's BlackBerry and listen to personal conversations. by Ryan Naraine
- Tags: RIM BlackBerry, US-CERT, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Handhelds, Hardware, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-10-28
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