From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, spyware and adware information, spyware scanners, free tools and tips to help stop adware and spyware.
Getting stubborn adware and spyware off your PC can be frustrating. However, there are steps you can take to make the process easier and more effective. If your system is heavily infested, you'll need access to a clean computer to download the necessary tools. If you don't have a second computer, ask a friend to download the tools for you and burn them to a cd. If you plan to use a USB drive to t…
Adware is at the center of debates over the Julie Amero case, in which a 40-year old substitue teacher was convicted after a classroom computer began spewing pornography. Supporters of Amero claim the computer was infested with adware. And that's entirely plausible. But whether the computer was or wasn't infested with adware is beside the point. Here's why.
There's a war of words happening between antivirus vendor Symantec and the makers of Spybot Search & Destroy. At the heart of the controversy is a recommendation in Norton Internet Security 2007 to uninstall Spybot S&D due to incompatibilities. So is Symantec the big bully some are claiming? Or, like most things in life, is there more to this story?
Adware and spyware often work hand-in-hand, slowing Internet connections to a crawl, bombarding desktops with popup ads, and compromising security. This article describes what adware and spyware are and offers tips to avoid infection.
RFID provides omnidirectional electronic storage technology on chips that can read, write, store, and transmit data in freely available international frequency bands. Beginning in October 2006, the U.S. State Department plans to implant RFID chips in all American passports.
Some spyware scanners require we provide personal details in order to use the scanner. So in the end, who knows more about us - the adware and spyware purveyors or the spyware scanning vendors?
In the war against spyware, are legitimate advertising firms getting caught in the crossfire?
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has lodged a complaint against those allegedly behind the so-called 'lonely housewives' spam.
I-SPY and SPY Act have passed Congress, but experts believe these two bills miss the heart of the problem - and leave those who fight against adware/spwyare at risk
Yahoo web beacons are merely a marketing term for web bugs - invisible images used to track your email and surfing habits.
Related.htm is nothing more than a semi-useful feature that's there if you need it, that somehow got caught in the crosshairs of overzealous spyware protectors.
Microsoft’s decision to enter the spyware arena has not been without controversy. Those who blame Internet Explorer and Windows for the current spyware problem charge that the software giant is poised to charge for the misfortune they’ve allegedly caused.
Though headlines declare otherwise, the spyware problem may be less severe than claimed.
SpyWear: What does your clothing say about you?
Spybot Search and Destroy, a.k.a. Spybot-S&D (or just plain Spybot), is one of the most popular anti-spyware packages available. It is also free.
Considering the lengths some companies will go to in order to ensure their adware/spyware cannot be easily removed, the best protection is prevention. Fortunately, preventing adware and spyware is simple enough and won't cost you a dime.
Often accused of being drive-by downloads, these pesky Internet parasites can quickly take advantage of an improperly secured system. Find out how to protect yourself and which tools remove the pests.
Of all forms of Adware and Spyware, Xupiter Toolbar seems to take the lead in creating angst among users. Much of the angst stems from users who feel certain they never knowingly agreed to the installation of Xupiter Toolbar.
This spamware drops hundreds of porn site shortcuts to the desktop and installs a "toolbar" pointing to dozens more.
Inside Spyware by Intranet Journal provides a comprehensive guide for finding, removing, and preventing online pests.
Surreptitously placed porn dialers change your dial-up account numbers and add hefty charges to your phone bill. Andreas Marx of AV-Test.org reports on this alarming trend. Requires Adobe Reader to view.
An excellent article on Adware and Spyware by Lee Seats, About.com guide to Freebies. Lee even includes links to (what else?) free protection against these menaces.
Technology dubbed Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is being fitted to a chip the size of a rice grain that can be embedded in clothing and other devices and allow tracking via the Internet.
Spybot-S&D is a very thorough adware/spyware detection and removal program. It even points out configuration options you've selected that leave your data vulnerable to prying eyes.
There's a difference between spyware dropped by overzealous marketeers and the secret surveillance software placed by soon-to-be ex-spouses, bosses, and devious co-workers. SpyCop protects you against the secret surveillance kind.
Privacy advocates charge Windows Media Player compiles viewing data.
Free "Five Minutes of Fun" tool extracts a high price and teaches the importance of reading privacy policies and licensing agreements before clicking OK.
Osama shooting gallery cleverly disguised adware Trojan.
Microsoft AntiSpyware screenshots
