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Spyware and Microsoft Windows | 2006-06-14 01:00:27 |
www.ExtremePersonalFinance.com |
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The biggest target of spyware is without a doubt Microsoft's Internet Explorer. It is the most widely used web browser and it has a long history of weak security. It's deeply integrated into the Windows operating system and its scriptability makes it very susceptible to intrusion by malicious software. Browser helper objects can easily attach to Internet Explorer. These helper objects redirect traffic and add toolbars. The most common cause for users of the Microsoft Windows operating system to seek technical support from internet service providers or computer manufacturers is the infestation of spyware.
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A Quick Look at Free Spyware | 0000-00-00 |
Extreme Personal Finance.com |
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When it comes to removing spyware from the computer there are various options open to the person and these include installing a spyware blocker, spyware cleaner, and spyware detection software. There are a wide range of products available for consumers and this paper will focus on the free spyware that is available and the things one should be aware of when choosing free spyware.
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Inside Spyware: A Guide to Finding, Removing and Preventing Online Pests | 2006-06-13 01:00:28 |
Jupitermedia |
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Most computer users are aware of the dark side of the Internet. The online world brings issues of credit card and identity theft, junk mail and seedy content right into the homes and offices. But how many computer users are unwitting accomplices to such activities? EarthLink's SpyAudit program, which scanned 1,062,756 PCs, found 29.5 million instances of spyware, an average of nearly 28 spyware items per computer. How does this happen without one's knowledge? Together with programs called spyware, adware and viruses, trojans are a part of a group collectively known as "Malware" or "Pestware." While the majority of such programs are pests and nothing more, they have the potential to be quite nasty.
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Introduction, Risks, and Threats | 2006-06-09 01:00:26 |
Altius Information Technologies |
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As a leading business executive, one understands the importance of protecting the intellectual property. Without one's knowledge, spyware is sitting there, using the computer's resources, logging one's keystrokes, tracking one's Internet surfing habits, and relaying information to others. Some forms of spyware may actually change the computer configuration. This webcast explains what spyware is and isn't, what it can do and how it is winning the game, how to tell if one has it, how to get rid of it, why Microsoft's anti-spyware software isn't sufficient, and identifies steps one needs to take, before it is too late. This webcast provides a brief introduction to spyware, and discusses the risks and threats involved.
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Defensive Plan, Software and Hardware Best Practices | 2006-06-09 01:00:26 |
Altius Information Technologies |
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As a leading business executive, one understands the importance of protecting the intellectual property. Without one's knowledge, spyware is sitting there, using the computer's resources, logging one's keystrokes, tracking one's Internet surfing habits, and relaying information to others. Some forms of spyware may actually change the computer configuration. This webcast explains what spyware is and isn't, what it can do and how it is winning the game, how to tell if one has it, how to get rid of it, why Microsoft's anti-spyware software isn't sufficient, and identifies steps one needs to take, before it is too late.
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Protect the Workstations, Five Steps to Security | 2006-06-09 01:00:26 |
Altius Information Technologies |
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Without one's knowledge, spyware is sitting there, using the computer's resources, logging one's keystrokes, tracking one's Internet surfing habits, and relaying information to others. Some forms of spyware may actually change the computer configuration. This webcast explains what spyware is and isn't, what it can do and how it is winning the game, how to tell if one has it, how to get rid of it, why Microsoft's anti-spyware software isn't sufficient, and identifies steps one needs to take, before it is too late. The webcast provides information on how to protect the workstations, and also discusses five steps to security.
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The State of Spyware Q1 2006 | 2006-06-09 01:00:26 |
Webroot Software |
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More than 50 percent of small businesses experienced a spyware attack during the first quarter of 2006, while a rise in adware combined with a significant increase in the most malicious types of Trojans and system monitors resulted in the highest consumer infections rates since the first quarter of 2005. This webcast offers insight on how businesses can proactively prevent revenue loss and data breaches, in addition to providing expert advice on topics such as - top spyware threats, enterprise spyware infection rates, small businesses vulnerability to spyware attacks, and the latest techniques used by spyware.
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Understanding and Mitigating the Enterprise Spyware Threat | 2006-06-09 01:00:26 |
Webroot Software |
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Spyware is one of the biggest security threats facing corporations today. In fact, IDC researchers now rank spyware as the fastest growing threat to enterprise computing networks, well ahead of spam and even cyber-terrorism. This webcast provides an in-depth analysis of today's most insidious spyware programs and the impact they can have on user productivity and the business' bottom line.
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Reseller Spy Audit Portal | 2006-06-09 01:00:26 |
Webroot Software |
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This webcast explains the significant threat spyware creates and how spyware gets into the systems and then causes destruction. The webcast explains what steps the organization can take to protect it and what business processes need to be in place to prevent and attack.
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State of Spyware: Q3 2005 | 2006-06-09 01:00:26 |
Webroot Software |
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This webcast shows how the financial threats spyware represents to enterprises of all sizes. The webcast presents the findings from the Q3 State of Spyware Report. Through this webcast one can discover how to effectively handle the ever-growing spyware problem as it continues to plague enterprises.
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