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.
Prenez soins de vos machines!