Top Ten Spyware and Adware Threats Identified
Arming Yourself Against SpywareWhile clicking from site to site on the internet you are likely to land yourself on a website that downloads spyware onto your computer system. ..... On December 8, 2004 Webroot, an award winning anti-spyware solution provider, released a press release identifying the ten most significant emerging spyware and adware threats. Most of these you probably haven't heard of and a few may surprise you.
It is estimated that 9 out of 10 computers are infected with spyware, also known as, adware, scumware, malware and many others.
Here's the top 10.
'PurtyScan ' popup ads that trick users into installing by claiming to find and delete pornographic images.
'n-CASE - adware program that delivers targeted popup adds. This program is usually bundled with freeware.
'Gator - adware program that displays banner ads based on your Web surfing habits. This program is usually bundled with the Kazaa file-sharing program, as well as other free software programs.
'CoolWebSearch ' hijacks home page, Internet Explorer settings, and Web searches.
'Transponder - monitors sites visited and any data entered into online forms, and then delivers targeted ads.
'ISTbar/AUpdate ' spyware posing as a toolbar. Has been reported to display porn, pop-ups, and to hijack homepage and Internet searches.
'KeenValue ' an adware program that collects personal information and delivers advertisements.
'Internet Optimizer ' hijacks error pages and redirects them to its own site.
'Perfect Keylogger ' records all keystrokes (including personal information, passwords, etc), clicks and web sites visited.
'TIBS Dialer ' hijacks phone modem and redirects to pornography pay by the minute phone sites.
The following precautions are recommended in the fight against spyware: install Microsoft security patches, avoid downloading ......
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