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Microsoft treats Symantec program as spyware
A problem with Microsoft's AntiSpyware program last week caused it to recommend disabling two Symantec anti-virus programs. Microsoft said it had now fixed...
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Spyware tunnels in on Winamp flaw
A security bug in Winamp is being exploited by miscreants to install spyware on machines running the media player software, experts have warned.
Earlier...
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Security Companies agree on spyware standards
TOP SECURITY vendors have stopped sniping at each other and are getting around a table to agree some standards on what will constitute spyware.According...
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Microsoft sues anti spyware maker
MICROSOFT has joined the Washington State attorney general in filing a lawsuit against the alleged antispyware software vendor Secure Computer.
Vole has sued Secure Computer...
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Sites Installing Spyware Via Zero-Day IE Bug
A still-unpatched Internet Explorer vulnerability that's been used by attackers since late November to compromise Windows PCs is now being used by large numbers...
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Rootkits Making More Spyware, Adware Stick
The sharp rise in rootkits--sneaky software used to conceal malicious code from security programs--is due to spyware and adware purveyors trying to prevent their...
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Three companies shut down on spyware charges
The US Federal Trade Commission reported yesterday that a court had shut down three Internet companies on charges of distributing spyware without users' consent....
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AIM worm plays nasty new trick
A worm found spreading via America Online's Instant Messenger is carrying a nastier punch than usual, a security company has warned.
The unnamed worm...
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UK has third highest spyware levels
The UK has the third highest rate of spyware infection in the world, according to research conducted by IT security firm, Webroot. With up...
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Beware of spyware. If you can, use the Firefox browser.
If your Windows PC is being used as a zombie, you may notice recurring slowdowns of e-mail and Web browsing. Or you may not...
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Spyware threat escalating, warn experts
Spyware is becoming increasingly pernicious and sophisticated, according to security experts who are warning that users are still failing to take basic steps to...
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Spyware maker to be shut down
ODYSSEUS Marketing is about to be shut down by the FTC which believes its software is just a cover for spyware. The FTC claims...
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AOL Rolls Out New Spyware Killer
AOL is rolling out new spyware-killing software to its users in an effort to combat the daily deluge of intrusive code. The service is...
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Review: Spyware Detectors
Spyware isn't just annoying, it's dangerous and expensive to combat. We found some eye-popping statistics when working on this article, but one particular blog...
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One-in-six spyware apps tries to steal identities
A significant portion of spyware is designed specifically to steal identities, underscoring the trend toward more malicious use of such software by criminals,...
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Yahoo Funding Spyware ?
An independent spyware analyst is accusing Yahoo of supporting spyware companies by distributing Yahoo Search Marketing ads to them.
Consultant Ben Edelman faulted Yahoo...
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Two new spyware threats emerge
Far from getting a handle on the issue of spyware, two events this week have demonstrated the growing problem.
Sunbelt Software, maker of the CounterSpy...
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Online ID Theft Ring Uncovered
Sunbelt on Monday advised computer users to ensure that they are running an outbound firewall to prevent themselves from becoming victims of a massive...
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Massive spyware-based identity theft ring uncovered
Researchers from a little-known security software company named Sunbelt Software have seemingly uncovered a criminal identity theft ring of massive proportions. According to one...
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News Corp. to buy Intermix for $580 million
News Corp. will spend $580 million to buy Intermix Media--which recently settled a lawsuit accusing it of distributing spyware.
News Corp., a movie studio...
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Dell rejects spyware charge
Dell has rejected allegations that its PCs come pre-loaded with an intrusive application that spies on users' surfing habits. The equipment manufacturer said there...
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Industry tries to unite to tackle spyware…again
The Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC), a group of IT companies and public interest bodies, is hoping to succeed where a previous organisation failed in tackling...
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MS AntiSpyware Changes Raise Concern
A spyware researcher has found that an update to Microsoft's AntiSpyware program has changed how it flags programs from Claria, an adware developer. Last...
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Spyware Changing Web Surfers’ Habits
With reports whirling about how unprotected PCs can be hijacked within minutes of coming online, it would be no wonder if computer users have...
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Microsoft seeking spyware trojan
Microsoft is investigating a trojan program that attempts to switch off the firm's anti-spyware software.
The spyware tool was only released by Microsoft in the...
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