Archive for the ‘Spyware’ Category
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If an anti-spyware program doesn’t work, is there an alternative?
The usual recommendation in removing spyware on MicroSoft Windows is to update all the anti-spyware and anti-virus programs first, then disable system restore and reboot into safe mode.
# To disable system restore, right-click My Computer and click on Properties. This should open up the System Properties window. Click on the System Restore tab, and check [...] -
Microsoft clears 1 million PCs of fake anti-spyware
Following the latest update to its Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) on 11th November, in just 10 days Microsoft has cleared almost 1 million PCs of “scareware”. Scareware programs and websites produce phony warnings saving that the user’s PC has been scanned and is infected; they are aimed at inducing users to purchase fake [...]
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Free Anti-spyware tools
There are some spyware-removers that are absolutely free to download. Quite a few of these tools perform almost the same as and many times even better than many of the paid ones. Why choose a pay version when you can find the same protection for free? If you want to download free spyware removal programs, [...]
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Advanced Call Recorder
Advanced Call Recorder is a software that can be used to record phone calls. It stores calls as standard Windows sound files. If this software is installed on a user’s computer without his/her knowledge, it can be used to spy in the activities of a user. For this reason, most security software detect this program as [...]
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Apple iPhone and Spyware
Despite several claims of security vulnerabilities in the Apple iPhone, to date no serious virus programs or spyware have been written for the iPhone. In November 2007, F-Secure predicted that “It’s 80-90% likely that we will see malware targeting the iPhone”. However, about 1 year has passed since that prediction and we are yet to [...]
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MPack Malware Kit
MPack is a PHP-based malware kit developed by Russian malware writers. It was first released in December 2006. New versions regularly released roughly every month. Security analysts estimate that it might have been used to infect up to 160,000 PCs with keylogging software. In August 2007 it was believed to have been used in an attack on the web site of the [...]
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Spyware: CodeClean
CodeClean is a fake spyware-removal tool. It is marketed by a Korea based company. CodeClean produces false or exaggerated reports of system errors. This is a scare tactic designed to force users into buying the full version of the software.
Files related to CodeClean:CCDTB.exe
CCExp.dll
CCIntro.exe
CCSkin.dll
CodeClean.exeWebsites related to CodeClean:
hxxp://www.codeclean.co.kr
More information on CodeClean:
Symantec.com
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Spyware or Adware infested P2P clients
There are many good peer-to-peer clients on the Internet. Many of these and free and many of them are also open source projects. However, there are certain p2p clients that contain adware or spyware. These clients should be avoided by all means if you want to keep your system clean.
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Keylogger: Espion
Espion is a dangerous keylogger application. It records the keys the user presses and sends it to a remote user. This way the remote user can steal credit card numbers, Internet banking passwords and personal information.
Most security programs detect Espion as a potential threat. It can be detected and removed by installing a suitable virus solution like [...] -
Backdoor.Hupigon.asvr
Hupigon.asvr is a backdoor program. A backdoor is a malicious program that opens a weak point on your computer which the hacker uses to steal personal information.
Backdoor.Hupigon.asvr is a critical risk-level malware. If you believe that your computer has been infected with it, please install a suitable antivirus scanner or spyware scanner and perform a complete [...]