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Windows Defender Beta 2 vs. spyware

Windows Defender Beta 2 vs. spywareTraces or Apps ?Interesting. Is that "65% to 75%" number the traces or actual Spyware apps that were prevented from running again? I tend to subscribe to the theory that knocking out the spyware app is what counts, not necessarily all of the...

Tags: spyware, adware & malware, cyberthreats, viruses and worms, security, suzi, microsoft windows, explorermenuext&define, microsoft corp., spyware, anti-spyware, defender

Discussion threads 2006-03-06

HOSTS file hijacking and bank password stealing trojans

HOSTS file hijacking and bank password stealing trojansname nameswell - name them!you can't scare them yaknow, they don't care...if you're worried about lawyers then don't even threaten.Naming namesHooray! It's about time these weasels are brought out into the light.go get the bastards!Spread the word!Outing the criminal phishersI say, give 'em...

Tags: internet service providers (isps), viruses and worms, security, bank, suzi, trojan horse

Discussion threads 2006-01-12

Additional Resources

ALERT - Super Bowl website can infect your computer!

WebSense is reporting via Suzi Turner that the Super Bowl XLI / Dolphin Stadium website has been compromised with malicious code. With all the traffic going there with the Super Bowl coming up, a lot of people will get infected. A link to a malicious javascript file...

Tags: security, news, browsers, malware alert, super bowl

Blog posts 2007-02-02

Virtual insanity in Redmond

Last week I offered my interpretation of the new licensing terms affecting the use of Windows Vista in virtual hardware.Microsoft says thats not what they meant at all. Theyve issued yet another "clarification," telling Gregg Keizer at TechWeb that "Vista Home Basic and Home Premium are not licensed for use...

Tags: microsofts, microsoft windows vista, virtual machine

Blog posts 2006-10-18

Windows without viruses and spyware? Yes, it's possible

Windows without viruses and spyware? Yes, it's possibleGood avice until...."If Dad has a favorite piece of software that won't install in a Limited account and instead requires Administrator privileges, find an alternative."Much, much easier said than done.yes it can be possible you use something else:)So Ed, you don't...

Tags: cyberthreats, spyware, adware & malware, operating systems, viruses and worms, virus, linux advocate, spyware, microsoft windows, gto, hosts file

Discussion threads 2006-08-25

Pushing Zango on MySpace

Pushing Zango on MySpacePaperghostPaperghost is on the story, too. He's got a pretty good, richly illustrated, write-up over at Vital Security:http://www.vitalsecurity.org/2006/07/teenagers-used-to-push-zango-on.htmlZango sock puppets infiltrate MySpace.Something tells me that these "teenagers" are acutally Zango wage-slaves who are seeking to push Zango sh**warez on unsuspecting users. The lack of info...

Tags: myspace, zango, paperghost

Discussion threads 2006-07-11

The double standard on Apple's behavior

When I dared criticize Apple's own version of the WGA fiasco yesterday, I was swamped with criticism that I was picking on poor old Apple. Some like Dave.Leigh defended Apple's actions as "normal" while others like mvora writes:Contrary to your claims to "call out companies" when they do wrong,...

Tags: wga, microsoft corp.

Blog posts 2006-07-08

Claria wants you to uninstall their software

Claria wants you to uninstall their softwareGood riddence to GAINI often remove spyware and adware from people's machines and GAIN in just one of a very large number of culprits. I'm glad to see them gone.-htorwww.jjroth.comMeh, Claria is not the worst of it...Suzi, now if we could just get ZDNet...

Tags: spyware, spyware, adware & malware, tools & techniques, viruses and worms, security, claria corp., software

Discussion threads 2006-06-24

How to disable WGA notification

How to disable WGA notificationWOW ..... That was quick.Another new blog entry already. Hmmmm.Folks you may wish to read the comments on the subject immediately preceding this one.You said it[i]"I like this method because you, the user, are in complete control.[/i]That kind of thinking is good and why many choose...

Tags: tools & techniques, productivity, microsoft corp., software, microsoft windows genuine advantage, microsoft windows, forgery, suzi turner

Discussion threads 2006-06-21

Microsoft's predatory pricing of security software

Microsoft's predatory pricing of security softwareInteresting.And this quiet noise is doing what??? Right now, in the current economy, money talks and bull$$$$ walks. Right now, Microsoft is going to do again, what it's done in the past over and over. The only way it will be stopped is if they're...

Tags: spyware, adware & malware, cyberthreats, viruses and worms, spyware, microsoft corp., sunbelt software, pricing strategy, industry, security

Discussion threads 2006-06-21

Police blotter: Husband spies on wife's computer

Police blotter: Husband spies on wife's computerPeter Garfinkel now works for the NSA. ;)Now that spyware has found purpose beyond the spammers, ID thieves and Duh'bya's regime, most anyone can be tapping your wires without you knowing it. That means serious competition for the NSA, or maybe they're paying...

Tags: productivity, security, computer, wiretapping, privacy

Discussion threads 2006-06-16

My computer is in serious danger...

My computer is in serious danger...Yup, it's a scamThat's why I sayhttp://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/?p=234Serious DangerI would prefer to see names named. If we can keep 1 person from falling into this trap, then it would be well worth it. Especially if this is a vendor that we might have thought to send...

Tags: computer, e-mail, e-mail address, online scan

Discussion threads 2006-06-06

I don't want my MTV

I don't want my MTVAhh, don't you just love DRM?Welcome to the world of DRM where the users aren’t in charge: it is content providers or guys over there. As I said before, the reason I don’t believe MS has not done well against Apple, is because its users like...

Tags: digital rights management (drm), cd, mtv, digital-rights management, software

Discussion threads 2006-05-16

Spyware pusher shut down and fined $4 million

Spyware pusher shut down and fined $4 millionyesYes, I made time to post about a story that's important to me because I was very involved in helping the CDT bring their complaint against Seismic Entertainment, which later led to the FTC complaint. I addressed toadlife's points the the talkbacks...

Tags: spam, blogging, viruses and worms, socketshield, pusher, spamming, spamford wallace, spyware

Discussion threads 2006-05-04

RIAA and DMCA madness

RIAA and DMCA madnessSuzi, we have become like the dog...Sadly, each time our fair use/first sale rights have been whittled away, the majority of the population(read: non-techies) is totally unfazed, until it reaches a point where it's blatantly obvious, but too late to reverse the damage easily.If the IPPA was...

Tags: digital rights management (drm), digital media, blog, riaa, ippa, dmca, digital-rights management

Discussion threads 2006-04-24

Spamming malware: Parite.B and IRC backdoor disable anti-spyware programs

Spamming malware: Parite.B and IRC backdoor disable anti-spyware programsThanks!Thanks for the heads-up, Suzi.Spywarequake and Malware wipe are both evil spyware/malware themselvesSpywarequake invaded over 30 of my clients computers and they have no phone number on their site and the software is difficult to remove. ZDNET should reprimand them and take...

Tags: spyware, adware & malware, cyberthreats, internet relay chat (irc), spyware, viruses and worms, security, spam, anti-spyware, spywarequake, malware, spamming, irc

Discussion threads 2006-04-22

Microsoft tool hunts down typo squatters

Microsoft tool hunts down typo squattersYou may hate Microsoft...but...This looks like a legitimate attempt to do something right to help protect people. Especially the ones that use mispelled childrens sites to advertise porn. Just think...your 8 year old is trying to get to disney.com and instead they are...

Tags: internet, web browsers, productivity, web site development, microsoft corp., microsoft tool, tool

Discussion threads 2006-04-13

Eliot Spitzer's office files against Scumware company

As Suzi Turner and Greg Keizer have blogged, Eliot Spitzer's office has file an "affirmation" and a "petition" against the owners and executives of Direct Revenue. Take a moment to read the 75 and 26 page documents and you will be sickened and entertained at the depths to...

Tags: ebola, direct-revenue, direct, direct revenue

Blog posts 2006-04-04

How about some Fried Phish?

How about some Fried Phish?Pried Phish did you say? ;)One interesting aspect is the public reporting approach. Contributors can submit their Phish and see the results in the Phishing, Fraud and Dastardly Deeds forum and also view the detailed analysis by following the links. Folks can get an...

Tags: cyberthreats, spam, u.s. government, phishing, mrs, fried phish

Discussion threads 2006-03-28

Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patch

Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patchWhy bother?No matter what happens, people keep coming back for more!It'd be like a hooker asking that you please her. Please toots, I already paid for you, I ain't doing anything else.. ;-)People are losing their collective cool here...Like a fine wine, Microsoft will deliver...

Tags: web browsers, security, microsoft corp., microsoft internet explorer, ie patch, vulnerability

Discussion threads 2006-03-24