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180solutions turns the tables: 180solutions turns the tablesZone Labs is guiltyAs much as I hate to side with 180 Solutions they have a good case. Zone Alarm is guilty of falsely scaring consumers by flagging any application which uses the Windows "SetWindowsHook" API as a key logger. Logging key strokes is only...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, spyware, Zone Labs Inc., 180Solutions, SetWindowsHook, WinPatrol, good case, ZoneAlarm; Discussion threads 2005-11-30

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WinPatrol Flash Edition (exe): WinPatrol Flash Edition is a stand-alone portable version of WinPatrol Explorer which can run from a USB flash drive or other portable device without leaving any left over files or registry entries on the computer being optimized. Remove Un-Wanted Auto Start crapware, disable un-needed automatic Windows Services, remove annoying toolbars...; Tags: Version, Portable Device, BillP Studios, WinPatrol Flash Edition, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Software downloads 2008-06-03
A+dozen+free+%26+essential+apps+for+Windows: A+dozen+free+%26+essential+apps+for+WindowsNot a very wide appeal to these toolsThere are only 2 or 3 mentioned here that most people would find useful, but still worth mentioning none the less.Reg Cleaners tend to scare meI like the idea of cleaning registries, but for some reason or another every time I attempt to...; Tags: freeware, AVG; Discussion threads 2008-02-06
Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits market: Microsoft's free anti-spyware hits marketHEY YOUBULLSHIT!The problem is detectionDefender has done very poorly in malware detection.Spy sweeper and spyware doctor do much better. If you want a good process explorer you should try Process Explorerhttp://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.htmlEasily forgottenis the fact that Microsoft actually stopped defender from exposing some spyware because of...; Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Microsoft Windows, Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., Defender, Windows Defender, rep, anti-spyware; Discussion threads 2006-10-24
Should anti-spyware programs remove cookies?: Should anti-spyware programs remove cookies?CookiesIt's my computer. So, just like snail mail, when on the way back to the house I make this side trip to the trash bin and toss the 3rd class mail and magazine inserts, I remove all cookies and cache each time I close my...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Internet, anti-spyware, cookie, private property, cooky; Discussion threads 2006-09-19

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
New malware poses as WGA validation and notification: A new piece of very nasty malware has been recently discovered on spyware help forums, first here and again here. The file name is wgavn.exe and it creates a service named "Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Notification", as seen in this line in the HijackThis log. O23 - Service: Windows Genuine...; Tags: firewall, HijackThis; Blog posts 2006-06-29
Anti-Spyware Coalition workshop and other news: Where did the time go? My apologies for the lack of blogging. I've been traveling and without internet access part of the time. I was all set to blog last night and the internet connection went down at the hotel where I'm staying. At any rate, hopefully...; Tags: spyware, workshop; Blog posts 2006-02-14
HOSTS file hijacking and bank password stealing trojans: HOSTS file hijacking combined with bank password stealing trojans is one of the more egregious spyware tricks currently being seen. Here's the scenario. A user is infected with a trojan and other malware that, among other things, changes the HOSTS file so that websites commonly used for online banking are...; Tags: spyware, Internet Service Provider, Layered Technologies Inc., Hosts File; Blog posts 2006-01-11
Task Catcher (exe): Task Catcher allows you to efficiently monitor programs running on your computer without slowing you down or hogging all your memory. Task Catcher will block unwanted programs from running and restart your favorite programs if they are disabled or crash. Our goal is to put you back in control of...; Tags: Program, Task Catcher, Productivity, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2005-12-01
Spyware: more on fighting back: I just read through all the comments from last week and wanted to address a few of them. It seems every discussion about spyware results in a debate about Windows vs. Mac or Windows vs. 'nix. I'm not going to get into that debate because I think here...; Tags: spyware; Blog posts 2005-09-26
HijackThis rides again: A new version of HijackThis just came out, toting along some new features that will really help you clean out your computer. HijackThis already enjoys a great reputation as an essential tool for finding out what's on your computer. The new version adds tools, including a process manager and hosts...; Tags: HijackThis; Blog posts 2005-04-06
Spyware cures may cause more harm: Spyware cures may cause more harmBest spyware removal1) Don't use IE2) Don't use WindowsYour guys need privacy lawsWhats Bill Gates home phone number?What street does the CEO of Gator Corp live in?Whats Internet sites does Real's boss Bob Glaser surf when his wife's not around?Whats the home phone...; Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Microsoft Spyware, spyware, Ad-aware; Discussion threads 2004-02-04