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Spyware Threats
Last week, three new variants of a known key logger, Lemir, were discovered. Malware programmers create variations to accomplish specific tasks, correct bugs, or to evade anti-malware software. A single malware application can have hundreds of variants. Key loggers are usually tagged as “critical” infections because they can capture and forward sensitive information. It’s important to know when your computer has been infected with a key logger.
Defending Against Key Loggers
Anti-spyware programs like XoftSpy SE are a good defense against key loggers and other types of malware. Because there can be so many variations of basic malware applications, it’s important to have software that can detect and eliminate malware and its associated variants. XoftSpy SE works from a database of more than 40,000 known spyware/malware/adware programs to identify and defeat newly developed variants.
Keeping your computer secure doesn’t have to be hard. With XoftSpy SE, you can schedule automatic scans of your computer based on your schedule and your needs. You’ll never have to worry about whether your computer is protected, because with XoftSpy SE, it’s protected!
You can be sure that your computer is free of damaging spyware, malware and adware. XoftSpy SE can improve the performance of both your Internet connection and your computer itself. Your computer won’t be bogged down by incessant pop-up ads that disrupt you when you’re trying to work, or worse, download offensive materials like pornography to business computers or computers used at home by your family.
Your private data –your credit card and social security numbers, bank account numbers, passwords, business records, business and personal contacts – should remain private. With XoftSpy SE, you can be sure that your private information is protected from hackers and third parties who may be looking to steal your identity.
XoftSpy SE prevents harmful programs from being added to your computer and to your browser’s toolbar, where they can continue to do damage once they’ve been loaded.
Don’t wait until your computer becomes slow or starts popping up ads. Download XoftSpy SE today.
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I spy with my little eye something beginning with ‘A’. Now if we were playing the kids game on a long car journey they’d all be shouting apple or aardvark but if you are surfing the Web at your computer you could shout “adware” and you would get to lead the next round. I spy with my little eye something beginning with ‘P’. You could then answer your own challenge with pop-up.
Invisible Trackers.
Adware a.k.a. spyware is most likely present on your PC if you can see pop-ups or flashing banners on the site you are looking at. Unfortunately it is the culture of the cyber world to be just like the real world. A combination of innocent or even beneficial things. Many of which cloak more sinister traps for the unwary and unprotected. Spyware is like having someone peering over your shoulder to scribble down any useful personal data you might put into your computer. Worst case scenario is spyware that does identity fraud or loots your credit card accounts while you aren’t looking.
Spyware is the sneaky stalker of the Internet that is everywhere, every time you go on line and you are totally unaware of being spied upon. These spies are passing on information about your Internet activities to interested third parties. Spyware looks like butter wouldn’t melt in its mouth to begin with. It is to clarify your situation in order to provide a better product or service. But once the foot is in the door it is a two-way link form your PC to any number of parasites.
The sneaky nature of spyware means it is taking up your valuable disk space and tying up your memory. Like a hold-up guy it causes your computer to put its hands in the air and “freeze”. Yes it can even cause your precious computer to crash.
But where does spyware originate? How can you discover the extent to which it is on your computer? Most importantly, how do you rid your computer of it and prevent its return? Go to http://www.spywareblockers.org where total up to date protection is just a download away.
Let XoftSpySE Do The ‘I Spy’
Getting rid of spyware is not like remving a redundant program from within your PCs operating system. You won’t find a handy menu option to highlight and recycle bin the unasked for programs. You do need a professional piece of software that has all the newest spyware keys included and which effectively scans all the places on your hard drive and then removes the unwanted parasites.
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission prevailed in its effort to halt the sale of “scareware” by two companies, Innovative Marketing, Inc., and ByteHosting Internet Services, LLC. The FTC alleges that the companies engaged in deceptive sales tactics to promote fake anti-virus and anti-spyware products.
The companies are accused of setting up false advertising sites that offered users a free “security scan.” The scan, which was completely fake, indicated that visitors’ computers had been infected by viruses, spyware and illegal pornography. The visitors were then urged to buy the company’s products. According to the FTC, about a million US citizens were duped into purchasing the software products, which like the security scan, did nothing. The FTC’s injunction bars the companies from continuing to sell WinFixer, WinAntivirus, DriveCleaner, ErrorSafe, and XP Antivirus.
The FTC has frozen the assets of the two companies to provide refunds to customers who were victimized by the scam, and is seeking a permanent injunction against the two operations.
Spyware Remains A Significant Threat
The danger in incidents like this is that spyware, Trojans and malware do exist, and many of these malicious software programs can be loaded onto computers accidentally, or by users who don’t understand the implications of having spyware or other malware on their computers.
In addition to slowing down the performance of your computer, spyware, adware and malware can capture personal information or trick you into purchasing products you don’t need or that won’t help you protect your computer and its contents. There are legitimate anti-spyware and anti-malware products on the market today. XoftSpy SE at www.spywareblockers.org can detect more than 40,000 different spyware, adware and malware programs, and helps protect your personal information.
XoftSpy SE also helps prevent Trojan programs from being loaded onto your computer. Trojan programs can relay personal information to a third party, alter the security of your computer to permit a third party to access it, perform damaging actions, and make their removal difficult. Computers that have been compromised by a “backdoor kit” can be accessed and controlled by a third party for any number of purposes, including being used to generate spam and launch attacks against other computers.
Spyware, adware and malware are more than just nuisances. They can compromise the safety of your actions online, slow your computer down, clog your Internet connection, and cause harm to your computer and to others’ computers, all without your knowledge or consent. Being infected with malware isn’t really a question of “if” but only a question of when. Make sure your computer is protected with XoftSpy SE.
Photo Credit: Steve Woods
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‘Freeware’, as the name suggests is all about programs that you download to your PC but do not not have to pay for. But this doesn’t mean it’s free. Much freeware is written and made available simply because the geeks can do it and enjoy programming. Some freeware however may contain spyware because it is sponsored by advertisers.
Often commercial sponsorship means that you have to tolerate some flashing advert banners in the application’s window but, in other more worrying cases, it can mean that you get sinister self serving programs that may damage your hard disk, namely spyware.
All good freeware comes with a licensing agreement plus terms and conditions, although scanning small print is about as fun as poking yourself in the eye with a sharp stick, it will inform you to whether any spyware is the price you need to pay.
There is no law that forces software pushers to give this information though. So beware, if your new free software has ad banners, there’s a strong likelihood that it’s watching your every keystroke and mouse click.
There is the notorious spyware case involving RealNetworks and its RealJukebox media player. Once people installed the player, RealNetworks was able to follow what users were listening to. Ostensibly the aim was similar to store loyalty cards allowing them to market specific music to listeners expressed tastes.
Kids of course are a big marketing target and in 2007 the toy company Mattel was harangued by concerned parents about spyware it was using. A program called ‘Brodcast’ was discovered in some interactive educational games. It was collecting personal information from the kids and being collected and analyzed by Mattel. The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, came into force and stopped websites or online services from doing just this kind of personal information data gathering from children under 13.
The spyware companies such as Radiate and Cydoor are behind the distribution of freeware and see it as a business development tool. The geeks also see it as a way to turn a buck or two. Adware kits are given to programmers who then build in the banners and adverts. The sponsor/owner pays the adware company for placing the advert and the adware company then pays commission the writer.
Money is raised in cost per thousand screenings. So every time your software puts up an advert for your delight, you ‘make an impression’ and a thousand of these yields a small royalty for the developer. So if you really want a free lunch you better install a good anti-spyware piece of software of your own such as XoftSpySE which can be downloaded at http://www.spywareblockers.org.
CT Teacher Settles In Adware Trial
Less than two years earlier, Amero had been found guilty of four felony pornography counts and faced a possible sentence of up to 40 years in prison for allegedly allowing students in her Connecticut classroom to view pornographic images on her computer while she used the Internet. Amero had testified that the images simply “appeared” on her computer and she did not know what to do. The incident took place in 2004.
After reading of her conviction, Alex Eckelberry, a computer security expert, offered to perform a forensic analysis of the computer in question. Eckelberry’s 2007 report, which has not yet been made public, caused the judge to set aside Amero’s conviction and order a new trial.
Among Eckelberry’s findings were that the school did not have a valid anti-virus software license, and that adware disguised as a Halloween-themed screen saver was loaded onto the computer about a week prior to the incident. The report cited additional evidence of an adware/malware infection, based on settings on the computer which had been changed.
Ultimately, the report concluded, the teacher was not responsible for the adware infection and could not have known that the computer was infected. Mrs. Amero chose to settle the case with a guilty plea in order to spare herself the trauma of a second trial.
Could This Have Been Avoided?
In a simple word, yes. Amero’s case illustrates the pressing need for adware protection on personal computers. In the workplace, employers can be held liable for creating a hostile environment when pornographic images appear on employees’ computers. In the classroom or even at home, children can be exposed to adult material indiscriminately.
Beyond simple offense, adware, spyware and similar malware can create security and privacy issues for users. Identifying information, like account numbers, user names and passwords can be captured and exposed to third parties. These programs can also cause severe performance degradations that can bring an otherwise productive employee to a virtual standstill.
Effective Adware Protection Is Available
You don’t have to put up with a semi-functional computer that displays annoying or offensive advertising. You don’t have to worry about the security of your personal and financial information.
Instead, you can rely on the protection that XoftSpy SE offers. XoftSpy SE detects adware, malware, spyware and Trojan software by matching suspicious programs to its database of more than 40,000 known malware products. New signatures are added constantly, meaning that you receive up-to-date protection from even the latest, most dangerous and most offensive malware on the market today.
Don’t risk your personal and financial safety, and don’t expose your employees or co-workers, family members or friends to offensive and dangerous materials. Stop malware infections before they start by loading XoftSpy SE onto your computer today!
Photo Credit: Steve Woods
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