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New anti-malware research shows an emerging trend among malware sites – transient attacks. Viruses gain traction by being around for a long time, infecting more computers as they grow. They rely on time-tested strategies of exploiting computer code, knowing that even though a fix exists, many people don’t apply their patches regularly.

For malware, longevity isn’t really the goal. Malware is often served up from compromised sites. It doesn’t take very long for the malicious site to be discovered and “blacklisted” – removed from search engines and blocked by protective software. To avoid being blacklisted, a malefactor may look for ways to compromise an existing “good” site, set up a redirector to the malicious site, operate for a short time and be gone.

The approach is becoming a favorite of malware distributors. One anti-virus company estimates that the number of transient sites has grown from 100,00-200,00 per day to as many as 300,000 per day.

Advertising Networks Are Major Malware Routes

How can this happen? Advertising networks are a primary vehicle for redirectors. Malware creators buy advertising space in ad networks, which then distribute the malicious links to hundreds of legitimate sites. Clicking on an ad on your favorite site may redirect you to a malicious site, or more simply, may download spyware, adware and other malware on your computer while you browse. Research suggests that as many as 60 percent of these sites could be up for less than a day.

When you’re up against this kind of adversary, your computer needs to be protected against whatever comes your way. Innocent sites can be compromised easily and quickly. While advertising is a major vehicle to malware infection, good sites themselves can also be compromised. Often, the intrusion goes unnoticed by the site administrator, or the intruder is gone by the time the compromise is discovered.

You need complete protection against malware, spyware and adware. Blacklisting may be good for sites that distribute viral email, but it’s not effective against transient threats that appear one day and are gone the next. You need full-time protection on your system from an anti-spyware product you can trust. XoftSpy SE can help protect your computer from threats you encounter today and tomorrow. It uses a database of nearly a quarter of a million malware and malware variant signatures. No matter where the malware hides, XoftSpy SE will recognize it and prevent it from harming your computer.

Don’t rely on luck to keep your computer safe. Rely on XoftSpy SE from Spywareblockers.org.

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California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proclaimed Wednesday, January 28 2009 California Data Privacy Day. The move is designed to draw attention to California’s Office of Privacy Protection (COPP), the first such state governmental office in the nation, and to raise awareness about adware, spyware and malicious software.

The COPP was created to help consumers deal with the flood of spyware, adware and malicious software making the rounds today. One of the office’s resources is a downloadable informational presentation that provides information about the importance of using firewalls, anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and patching computer operating systems and applications to prevent becoming a target of a malicious attack.

The creation of yet another state bureaucracy doesn’t seem to warrant a second look, but this is an extremely significant event. Why? It is recognition on a state level that computer security and data privacy are worth protecting, and also that they are in danger. What’s more notable is that the State of California, the most populus state in the country, is leading the way.

Malicious software, like spyware and adware, has risen to the level of public policy. The threat that spyware poses is real. The consequences are borne by a growing number of citizens who are turning to their state governments for help.

What’s at stake?

We’re dealing with more than just an annoyance. We’re dealing with identity theft. That property is being misappropriated and misused by people both inside and outside of the US for their own personal gain. In the mean time, innocent victims are left to clean up the mess, which can take months.

Once a thief has your identity, he may also have access to your bank and credit accounts, online accounts you may have with merchants, accounts you may use for work or school. A thief can gain access to your computer and use it without your knowledge or consent to attack other computers, send spam, or attempt to trick your friends and acquaintances into falling victim as well.

Adware, spyware and malware are much, much more than simple nuisances. They need to be discovered and removed before they damage your computer, your identity and your security.

If you’re not using anti-spyware software on your computer, there’s a good chance that your computer is already infected. Everything you do, everything you type into your computer, and every Web site you visit may be tracked. Your most sensitive information may be recorded and used against you. Is that really what you want?

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People are hungry for information about the new administration’s plan to stimulate the economy. That desire is precisely what makes ObamaStimulusPlan.com so dangerous. The spyware relies on current interest in the economy to perpetrate a phishing scam that could cost unsuspecting visitors about $90 per month.

The site and its accompanying spyware/client software are designed to capture the credit card information of visitors who think they’re receiving regular updates on government grants and other funds that may be available to ordinary citizens and businesses. The catch? The site asks for credit card information and indicates that it will charge a nominal fee ($2.95) for information and “future updates.” In reality, the fine print in the program indicates that unsuspecting people who accept the offer will be billed nearly $90 per month.

In reality, the information about the new administration’s economic stimulus plan is incomplete, fluid and as always, completely free. As of this writing, Congress has only just begun the process of considering the measure, and is expected to vote on the proposed legislation no earlier than February 2009. Interested parties are encouraged to follow the plan’s progress in the news, from their legislators’ official Web sites, Congressional Web sites, through official communications from the White House, and through government agencies responsible for administering whatever programs do get authorized.

What Exactly Does ObamaStimulusPlan.com Do?

The site itself is classified as a “rogue Web site.” The spyware or the site itself may hijack a browser session, install toolbars or other software without the user’s knowledge or permission, may deliver pop-up ads or other malicious or annoying advertising, and may repeatedly encourage the completion of an online transaction.

The spyware can be removed with a capable spyware detection and removal tool like XoftSpy SE from Spywareblockers.org. Using the right tool to rid your system of this spyware is important because software like this can make changes to the computer’s registry, and add to or change the files on your computer.

One Of Many Rogue Sites

ObamaStimulusPlan.com is only one of hundreds of rogue Web sites that offer something that’s apparently “free” or of little cost, and instead load your computer with other spyware, adware, Trojans and dangerous malware. Unfortunately, many of these rogue sites masquerade as free virus and malware scanners. Instead of getting the protection you need, you load exactly what you’re trying to avoid onto your computer.

Don’t rely on “free” protection. Get the anti-malware protection you need and trust. XoftSpy SE from Spywareblockers.org can help keep you safe from rogue Web sites and spyware combos like ObamaStimulusPlan.com.

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Making sure that your computer is free from spyware is easy: just download an anti-spyware program, right? When it comes to spyware removers, most programs are the same, aren’t they? So what difference does it make which anti-spyware program you have?

Spyware Removers Can Miss The Nastiest Malware

There are major differences in spyware removers, and not all anti-spyware programs are the same. In fact, many of the major names in spyware removal can miss – yes, miss – some of the latest, nastiest spyware, malware and adware making the rounds today. If you’re going to rely on a single adware, spyware and malware remover, make sure your choice is XoftSpy SE from SpywareBlockers.org.

Ideally, you rely on multiple protections to prevent malware infections, and clean up those that do get through. XoftSpy SE installs neatly next to your existing anti-spyware protection and works seamlessly to detect and remove adware, Trojans, pop-up generators, keyloggers, worms, rootkits, viruses and more. Better yet, XoftSpy SE finds and removes the malware that other detectors miss.

XoftSpy SE Finds What Others Miss

Using an extremely comprehensive database of nearly a quarter of a million known malware applications, variants and vulnerabilities. XoftSpy SE digs deep into your system to remove the worst of the worst, and prevents you from getting infected again.

One of the nasty tricks that many viruses and spyware programs pull is modifying your computer’s registry. If your malware detection software doesn’t also clean up your computer’s registry, your computer will be impaired, even after the malware itself is gone. Many malware programs also use the registry as a way to re-infect the computer, even after the original malware is gone.

Don’t think that your computer won’t get infected because you don’t visit pornography sites or click on banner ads. There are so many routes to malware infection that you can’t possibly avoid it. Malware programmers are clever. They’re not hobbyists. They’re paid to do what they do. And what they do, they do very well. Unfortunately for you, what they do isn’t helpful. It’s dangerous.

Keyloggers can record your account information and passwords. Malware can forward this information to third parties, who then use your information to gain access to your credit cards, bank accounts and investments. Trojans continue to be one of the top sources of malware infections. People can’t resist free software. Download free software and you risk a serious malware infection.

Not all free software is bad. Reputable companies give away free copies of their software all the time. Malware authors modify these software programs from reputable companies and contaminate them their malware. XoftSpy SE can tell the difference between legitimate software and corrupted copies of legitimate software. Can you?

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Adware distributors stop at nothing to get you to download their programs. It’s not enough to avoid screensavers anymore. Google Adwords campaigns are being purchased by adware and malware distributors in an effort to get more users to download their infected products.

Don’t Rely On Google To Keep You Safe

The malware distributor purchases a sponsored ad on Google. (Yes, Google allows that.) The link may offer a free download to a known program. What visitors don’t know is that the “free program” is an infected copy of the program users think they’re downloading. The infected program then directs users to shady sites that warn users of malware infections, and the need to perform “security checks,” Doing so just invites more malware.

Google Adwords campaigns aren’t the only malware you can find. Corrupted WordPress installations mean that blogs you visit may also be infected and may redirect you to any number of sites where adware, spyware and malware are distributed and installed on your computer.

“Ad-supported software” – a euphemism for adware – is big business. Some distributors make a good living off of enticing people to download their adware. That being said, money is often the prime motivator for drawing unsuspecting visitors into malware-laden Web sites. When adware distributors pay for premium advertising placement on Google, and offer corrupted copies of known software programs to unsuspecting visitors, simply to get them to download adware, you have to know that this is big business.

Protect Your Computer With XoftSpy SE

You don’t have to participate in this scam, and you don’t have to be victimized by these unscrupulous tactics. You can free yourself and your computer from corrupted software, malware, spyware and adware simply by using up-to-date anti-malware software like XoftSpy SE from Spywareblockers.org.

XoftSpy SE uses a database of tens of thousands of known malware agents to located and eliminate dangerous malware and spyware from your computer. You’ll know instantly that your malware problems are being tackled. XoftSpy SE will improve the performance of your computer, protect your private data and prevent your computer from being infected by the latest malware, spyware and adware agents being distributed today.

Don’t assume that Google, Yahoo! and other search engines will protect you, or that they’ve verified the authenticity of the software that Adwords banner ads are offering as a “free” download. They haven’t and they don’t. The Adwords ruse isn’t new, but there’s very little effective defense against these outrageous tactics, unless you’re using an anti-malware agent like XoftSpy SE. Try it today and see what a difference it can make!

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