Spyware, adware, browser hijackers, and dialers are some of the fastest-growing threats on the Internet today.

By simply browsing to a web page, you could find your computer to be the brand-new host of one of these unwanted friends!

The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.

Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests. Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox. Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.

So What is Spyware?
Spyware is ANY SOFTWARE which employs a user's Internet connection in the background (the so-called "backchannel") without their knowledge or explicit permission.

Silent background use of an Internet "backchannel" connection MUST BE PRECEDED by a complete and truthful disclosure of proposed backchannel usage, followed by the receipt of explicit, informed, consent for such use.

ANY SOFTWARE communicating across the Internet absent these elements is guilty of information theft and is properly and rightfully termed: Spyware.

AD-Aware Scan your system for advertising Spyware
This free utility scans your memory, hard drives, and your Registry for references to ad-related servers from Web3000, Gator, Cydoor, Radiate/Aureate, Flyswat, Conducent/TimeSink, and CometCursor, Webhancer, DSSAgent and Alexa.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

SpyBot
SpyBot-S&D searches your hard drive for so-called spy or adbots; that is, little modules that are responsible for the ads many programs display. Many of these modules also transmit information, including your surfing behavior on the Internet.
http://security.kolla.de/

OptOut
If you are concerned of what is being gathered about your habits on the WEB then you MUST download this OptOut program to delete any unwanted requests.
http://grc.com/optout.htm

Les spywares Pop ups de plus en plus envahissants !

Au même titre que les virus et le vers, les spywares gâchent la vie de plus en plus d'utilisateurs d'ordinateurs. Ces mini-logiciels également appelés espions s'incrustent, parfois même sans l'autorisation de l'utilisateur dans les systèmes. Les spywares qui peuvent, par exemple, être introduits à travers l'installation d'un logiciel téléchargé par un internaute, se chargent de "surveiller" les actions d'un utilisateur (pages internet visitées, logiciels utilisés ...) afin de remplir des bases de données, qui pourraient ensuite servir le SPAM (la publicité via email non sollicitée).

Les spywares peuvent également redéfinir la page de démarrage de votre navigateur web, ils dégradent les performances et la stabilité des systèmes.