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whitepaper A Software Audit Framework for Spyware Risk Mitigation2006-02-24 Claremont Graduate University
  The research described in this paper identifies a three part premise relating to the spyware paradigm. Firstly the data suggests spyware is proliferating at an exponential rate. Secondly ongoing research confirms that spyware produces many security risks - including that of privacy/confidentiality breaches via illicit data collection and reporting. Thirdly, anti-spyware controls are improving but are still considered problematic for several reasons. The research then concludes that control measures to counter this very significant challenge should merit compliance auditing - and this auditing may effectively target the vital message passing performed by all illicit data collection spyware.

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whitepaper Recent Developments in Adware and Spyware2006-04-13 07:08:56
  Computer users accustomed to treating adware and spyware as just a low-level annoyance came in for a shock recently. Adware and spyware are among the fastest-growing risks to consumers and organizations today. This paper looks at recent developments in adware and spyware, as well as recommended steps to reduce the risks posed by these programs.   
whitepaper Reflex Security's ThreatIQ Suite: Technology Overview - Version 5.02006-06-29 04:18:18 Reflex Security
  Reflex Security, Inc. is a leading provider of Intrusion Prevention, Unified Threat Management and Network Policy Enforcement solutions. The Tolly-Certified Reflex ThreatIQ (Threat Inspection and Quarantine) system provides superior network protection via an integrated suite of intrusion prevention, anti-virus, anti-spyware, network discovery and network access control components. The flagship Reflex IPS solution delivers patent-pending Intrusion Prevention (IPS) and Unified Threat Management (UTM) technologies for enterprise and Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) applications.   
whitepaper Spyware and Your Kids2006-06-09 01:00:26 Microsoft
  If the computer starts to suddenly slow down or one begins to see pop-up windows, even when he or she not browsing the Internet, one may be the victim of spyware and other unwanted software. Spyware is software that is automatically downloaded to the computer without one's notice, and is often attached to another file one has chosen to download or install. Spyware can also be downloaded to the computer when one clicks on banner ads on Web sites. The types of unwanted software programs that kids accidentally download are usually annoying and may slow down the computer, but are typically not dangerous.   
whitepaper How Windows Defender (Beta 2) Identifies Spyware2006-06-09 01:00:26 Microsoft
  Identifying and analyzing spyware is a complex challenge. New forms of spyware are constantly under development, and the same technology that can make spyware malicious and unwanted also appears in software that users want to keep and use on their computers, such as antivirus software. It's not always possible for software to determine whether a program is something the customer wants to preserve or remove. Microsoft's strategy addresses this challenge in two ways: to work with other industry leaders to share best practices for how to identify and analyze spyware and to help ensure that Microsoft customers have the information and tools they need to decide which software they allow to download and install on their computers.   
whitepaper Microsoft's Spyware Strategy2006-06-09 01:00:26 Microsoft
  Spyware is one of the most vexing challenges to face computer users today. Industry analysts, partners, government leaders, and consumer advocacy groups all identify spyware as a serious problem that threatens to undermine public trust in computing. As Microsoft and its manufacturing and Internet Service Provider (ISP) partners receive ever more support calls related to spyware, Microsoft continually renews its commitment to deliver a powerful response to the threat. Microsoft is focused on helping to solve the problems caused by spyware and other unwanted software.   
whitepaper Policy and Legal Implications of Spyware and Data Privacy2006-04-13 05:26:43
  For years computer viruses have threatened productive use of personal computers, challenging users and support providers to Prevent and recover from viral attacks. Now another type of computer malady has began to enter popular consciousness: spyware. Typically, analyses of spyware focus on technical issues or provide pointers to resources for detecting and removing unwanted software. Equally important are the legal and policy issues colleges and universities need to consider in assessing institutional responses to spyware on campus. Institutional policies must address both computer usage and compliance with federal and state laws.   
whitepaper Online Filing, Tax Software, and Keylogger Vulnerability2006-04-13 06:48:52 ParetoLogic
  Tax software and Internet access have made the process of electronic filing a mainstay of tax systems around the world. Spyware - software that installs without the user's knowledge that may capture keystrokes, personal information, and marketing data and then report your information to a third party - is far more likely to intercept information that could steal your identity than viruses. While viruses and other malware caught by anti-virus software are usually intended to replicate and "take over" computers for use by the virus writer, spyware and keystroke loggers (typically called "keyloggers") operate silently in the background, reporting the information to a third party. Tax preparation software and electronic filings are high-profile targets for spyware and keylogger developers.   
whitepaper PandaLabs Annual Report 20052006-04-27 07:20:51
  In 2005, for the second year running, the sheer amount of new malware that appeared broke all previous records; never before has such explosive activity on this scale been witnessed. This paper will analyze the most significant events with respect to malware in 2005, paying special attention to how malware has evolved and changed, as well as focusing on the implications and possible future trends.   
whitepaper McAfee Policy Enforcer: Securing Your Endpoints for Network Access With McAfee Policy Enforcer2006-04-13 04:54:03
  The challenge for enterprise security managers is to permit employees in corporate locations and home offices, as well as contractors, consultants, and other users, to access the corporate network without compromising business availability or increasing risk. Enforcing security policies for network access is more critical than ever. McAfee Policy Enforcer protects enterprises by preventing non-compliant systems from accessing the corporate network. This white paper provides a technical overview of McAfee Policy Enforcer, a network access control solution, and will give enterprise security and network managers an understanding of the Policy Enforcer architecture, how it works, and various enforcement scenarios.