Spyware: What It Is and How to Combat It

Spyware is software or hardware installed on a computer without the user's knowledge which gathers information about that user for later retrieval by whomever controls the spyware. Spyware can be broken down into two different categories, surveillance spyware and advertising spyware. Surveillance software includes key loggers, screen capture devices, and trojans. These would be used by corporations,...

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First Look: Microsoft AntiSpyware (beta 1), Tom Spring, PC World, January 14, 2005. Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta 1 review, Neil Rubenking, PC Magazine, ...

First Take: Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta): ZDNet Australia: Reviews ...

Following its December purchase of anti-spyware specialist Giant, Microsoft has produced a tool designed to protect Windows against spyware.

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Exclusive: Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta Due 6th January ... And microsoft anti-spyware is going to remove it from your system........ [Yes/No]? ...

Review: Microsoft AntiSpyware (beta1)

We tested the Microsoft AntiSpyware beta against some of the most common adware and spyware. How well did it measure up?

Microsoft's anti-spyware move not applauded by all

Microsoft’s decision to enter the spyware arena has not been without controversy. Those who blame Internet Explorer and Windows for the current spyware ...

Evan's ANTI-SPYWARE Central

Microsoft's Anti-Spyware program. It does everything, no spyware can hide ... Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta All I can say is, It's about damn time, Microsoft. ...

Windows anti-spyware to come free of charge | CNET News.com

Windows AntiSpyware is Microsoft's answer to a threat that came essentially as a ... Microsoft Investigating Anti-Spyware Attack from NewsFactor Network ...

Windows AntiSpyware becomes 'Defender' | CNET News.com

Windows AntiSpyware becomes 'Defender' | Microsoft changes name of spyware protection ... Microsoft's AntiSpyware Rebranded 'Windows Defender' from eWeek ...

Microsoft Anti-Spyware vs. Norton Anti-Virus — User Loses @ Alice ...

Microsoft Anti-Spyware vs. Norton Anti-Virus — User Loses > RealTechNews.

How to use the Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta to remove Spyware

Installing and Running Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta for the first time ... To download the free Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta you need to visit their download ...

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Aluria--Expanding Spyware Security Efforts

Aluria is a software company that provides millions of consumers internationally with internet security solutions, such as their major distribution of spyware security. The company recently launched anti-spam efforts by incorporating the Mailshell spam filter in their services provided. The partnership between the two will allow Aluria to spread the Mailshell SpamComplier SDK to users across the world. Mailshell executes over one million filter checks on each email in a fraction of a second to check if the message contains spam or not. Mailshell puts together a fast, compact and flexible decision...

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'WSJ' calls Microsoft antivirus tool 'spyware' (CNET)
In what appears to be just a bad headline, the business publication says that Microsoft plans to introduce spyware. (It's actually planning free antivirus software)
Court Slams Door On Sale of Spyware (Slashdot)
coondoggie writes "The Federal Trade Commission yesterday had a US District Court issue a temporary restraining order halting the sale of RemoteSpy keylogger spyware. According to the FTC's complaint, RemoteSpy spyware was sold to clients who would then secretly monitor unsuspecting consumers' computers. The defendants provided RemoteSpy clients with detailed instructions explaining how to ...
Microsoft Will Replace OneCare with Security Software (NewsFactor via Yahoo! ...
Microsoft plans to stop accepting paid subscriptions to Windows Live OneCare in mid-2009. The security software is slated to be replaced by a free offering code-named Morro, which will focus on providing consumer PCs with core protection from viruses, spyware, rootkits, trojans and other forms of malware.
Microsoft to offer free security in 2009 (ITP.net)
?Morro? to protect Windows users from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans
Microsoft to offer free security software (MSNBC)
Microsoft Corp said Wednesday it will discontinue sales of its subscription PC security service and instead offer free software to help protect computers from viruses, spyware and other threats.
Court Orders Halt to Sale of Spyware (WAAY-TV Huntsville)
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission, a U.S. District Court has issued a temporary restraining order halting the sale of keylogger spyware. According to the FTC's complaint, the Florida-based CyberSpy Software, LLC marketed and sold RemoteSpy keylogger spyware to clients who would then secretly monitor unsuspecting consumers' computers. The FTC seeks to permanently bar the unfair and ...
Microsoft to offer free anti-virus software (Channel NewsAsia)
WASHINGTON: Microsoft has announced plans to offer free anti-virus software to PC users starting next year. The Redmond, Washington-based software giant said the software, code-named "Morro," will "provide comprehensive protection from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans."
Microsoft to offer free security program (Sydney Morning Herald)
Microsoft to ditch its subscription PC security service and offer free software to protect computers from viruses, spyware and other threats.
Microsoft to Offer Free Virus Protection Software for Windows (Wired News)
Microsoft's new Windows antivirus package will furnish XP, Vista and 7 users free protection from viruses, spyware and other malware, starting in the second half of 2009. While it'll replace Microsoft's current paid service, we don't suggest throwing away any third-party solutions just yet.
Commercial vendor of spyware under legal fire (ZDNet)
Just like every decent marketer out there, vendors of commercial malware tools are very good at positioning their tools. However, their pitches often contradict with themselves in a way that what's promoted as a Remote Administration Tool, has in fact built-in antivirus software evading capabilities, rootkit functionality and tutorials on how to remotely infect users over email. This fake ...

I Spy. . . Something Terribly Wrong (In Your Computer).

This really chapped my lips. . . I recently bought a new computer. Mine was getting old, had lost its whistle, and the few remaining bells didn't ding a nicely as they had in the past. Yep, it was time for a new state-of-the art dream machine with CD burner, DVD player, a bazillion gigabyte drive and more RAM than Rambo has. I whipped out my trusty credit card and told my local CompUSA to ring it up. Well, needless to say I was enthralled. Blazing speed, working whistles, and bells that were more like the Big Ben gong! I could tear through spreadsheets with one CD-ROM tied behind my back. One...

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