By Mitch Johnson / Published on June 27th, 2008 / Computers
To increase consumer’s internet security and provide an all around security kit Microsoft partnered up with OPSWAT Inc. to develop and integration of the two companies software. Their goal of [..]
By Edward Toppe / Published on June 25th, 2008 / Computers
Spyware and adware is advertising supported software that allows its publishers to snoop on a computer user's internet activity.
It is designed to obtain information about computer users and [..]
By Matt Garrett / Published on June 23th, 2008 / Computers
Spyware is malicious software that can intercept and take control of your computer without your knowledge or consent. The presence of spyware in the computer of a person is a major threat to [..]
By Mitch Johnson / Published on June 17th, 2008 / Programming
During 2004 there were significant strides in the battle against spyware which will change the future of the invasive threats. The Federal Trade Commission and the United States Congress [..]
As Technology advances, spyware has become a norm in many people¡¦s life. But what is spyware? Spyware is not a virus. It is not meant to attack your system but it is used to steal information [..]
By Joe Borges / Published on June 20th, 2008 / Computers
The Problem:
Are you bombarded with popup ads? Seeing new toolbars in your browser? Does your home page change to unwanted/unknown destinations? Bombarded with irritating spam? Perhaps [..]
By Mitch Johnson / Published on June 20th, 2008 / Computers
Now that spyware has far exceeded the threats of viruses Microsoft has released their version of a beta spyware scanner, remover and blocker. Spyware infects users with Internet Explorer with [..]
By Mitch Johnson / Published on June 19th, 2008 / Politics
When conducting business online every computer user, business and personal, is in jeopardy of being infested with spyware. By clicking on insecure sites or pop ups and downloading freeware [..]
By Mitch Johnson / Published on June 18th, 2008 / Politics
Spyware, adware and malware are all similar to each other, with each one attacking user’s privacy in a different way and with varying purposes. Spyware is used by different intruders to either [..]
By Mitch Johnson / Published on June 12th, 2008 / Politics
Spyware and viruses infect an individual or business computer in many ways, from the obvious methods to the sneaky, back door tricks. Viruses are designed to interrupt and alter normal [..]
By Mitch Johnson / Published on May 29th, 2008 / Politics
Spyware consists of unwanted programs that are installed on your computer by numerous means so it can log and use information about your internet habits. Spyware is capable of overtaking a [..]
By Mitch Johnson / Published on February 19th, 2008 / Politics
Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware spyware software has become a commonly used and highly regarded spyware tool and it is available for free personal use. The constant recommendations for Ad-Aware and high [..]
By Mitch Johnson / Published on May 3th, 2008 / Programming
The internet has quickly become a dangerous place to take your computer without first having sufficient security equipment installed and running. Intruders using viruses were the first threat [..]
By Amin Sadak / Published on May 1th, 2008 / Programming
Is your computer running slower than it should be? Do you find that de-fragmentation and extra memory doesn't help? Do you think it could be a virus? What do you do in situations like these? [..]
Spywares and viruses are getting more eminent in this technology-driven era. Have you been receiving emails having unknown attachments or window pop-ups stating that your computers have been [..]
By Doug Woodall / Published on June 5th, 2008 / Computers
It was late, I had put off going to the Software Convention till the last minute. I just had to watch my favorite show on TV,
"S-Files". Its that episode where the Computer Salespeople all [..]
By Jason Frovich / Published on June 4th, 2008 / Computers
Fortunately for the Mac users, the Adware and Spyware industry is still, as of 2005, heavily focused on the PC users. Adware and Spyware developers are particularly found of targeting PC users [..]
By Kenth Nasstrom / Published on June 4th, 2008 / Computers
If you use the internet, “There is over 90% chance your computer is infected with spyware” - Source CNN.
Just think about it. You probably have at least one, if not more computers in your [..]
By Sharron Senter / Published on June 3th, 2008 / Computers
Many people use the terms Spyware and Adware interchangeably. You shouldn’t! There are important differences between the two. True, both terms refer to the act of tracking your computer [..]
By Mitch Johnson / Published on February 5th, 2008 / Politics
Currently the most effective way to regain your privacy by removing spyware infections is to use one of the many spyware protective software programs.
These tools are designed to [..]