Spyware

Despite marketing claims, are Juniper and Cisco's operating systems really that different?

Malware infections have tumbled by 60% over the last two years, yet their increasing sophistication has caused even greater problems for companies. Two-thirds of organizations affected by malware said it was responsible for their most serious security breach of the year, resulting in them losing confidential data or acting as a spam relay. Full results of the Information Security Breaches Survey (ISBS) carried out by a survey led by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will be launched at Infosecurity Europe London next week. The report attributes the significant drop-off in companies reporting virus, worm, Trojan, and spyware infections from 35% two years ago to 14% this year to better security precautions by firms. Improvements to anti-virus software, scanning of incoming email for viruses, and scanning for spyware have all helped quash the number of malware threats. Instead of malware being the end goal, criminals are now using it to open up security holes that can be exploited indirectly. More Spyware News

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Softhomepage.com is a dangerous rogue website from the Trojan.Zlob family. Softhomepage.com promotes rogue anti-spyware programs in hopes of profiting from gullible computer users. Once you enter Softhomepage.com, it will hijack your browser and redirect it to other malicious websites to purchase rogue anti-spyware programs. Softhomepage.com will also display misleading messages of virus threats that can only be eliminated if you purchase rogue anti-spyware program. A false system alert message that starts "W32.Myzor.FK@yf has infected your PC..." will appear on your Taskbar. Softhomepage.com may prove dangerous to your security and privacy and, therefore, should be avoided at all costs. If Softhomepage.com has already infected your machine, we strongly recommend you to scan your system for Zlob and other possible infections. Softhomepage.com advertises rogue anti-spyware programs such as VirusHeat and AntispywareShield.

A computer user is suing Microsoft over the company's Windows Genuine Advantage anti-piracy tool, alleging that it violates laws against spyware.

VirusIsolator, or Virus Isolator, is a rogue anti-spyware application designed to scare you into purchasing VirusIsolator's full version. VirusIsolator is usually downloaded and installed via ZLOB/MediaAccess Codec installer from an adult site. Once you're infected, the Zlob Trojan will display misleading warning messages that pop up on your Taskbar. VirusIsolator warning messages claim that your computer is infected with dangerous parasites in an attempt to trick you into purchasing VirusIsolator's commercial version. In addition, VirusIsolator may generate annoying popup advertisements that may cause unstable system performance. VirusIsolator is known to be a clone of SpywareIsolator. VirusIsolator program can be difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself.

clipped from brennanhm.wordpress.com Free Antivirus?Alternatives It’s that time of year again when your Norton or McAfee Antivirus subscription has expired. Windows starts to generate alerts warning that you aren’t protected from viruses. The world is coming to an end! Well, not quite. But aren’t you sick of upgrading your Antivirus software every year? I know I would be! Fortunately, I know of a few websites where I can download free functional Antivirus software.

Worm.Win32.Netbooster may appear to be a real worm but now it is being mentioned on fake system error messages as a form of manipulation to make you purchase a rogue anti-spyware program. Worm.Win32.Netbooster's fake system error message may state "Your browser was infected by Worm.Win32.Netbooster" or "Your browser was hijacked by Worm.Win32.Netbooster". Worm.Win32.Netbooster's fake system error message is meant to confuse you, as well as scare you into believing that you're infected with spyware and finally convice you to purchase the supposed "reliable" anti-spyware application. Worm.Win32.Netbooster infects your PC using fake trojan codecs that pretend to be free video codecs, often found on pornography websites. If you download free video codecs from questionable wesbites, it is highly probable that you're allowing a Trojan to be installed in your computer. Trojans such as Zlob are notorious for this type of deceptive methods. Once you click on the Worm.Win32.Netbooster's fake system error message, you will be directed to a href="http://www.spywareremove.com/removeIEDefender.html" title="Remove IEDefender">IEDefender's home site where you get the commercial version of this rogue anti-spyware application. The immediate removal of Worm.Win32.Netbooster is recommended.

clipped from shoalhavenheads.net.au School Holidays & Spyware! Here’s a few tips to try to prevent costly repair work - 1. Tell the kids to stop and think (or ask you) before clicking on any warning message or offer to fix their ’security or spyware problems’. The only genuine warning messages that you will get are from your own installed antivirus or antispyware programs.

clipped from www.washingtonpost.com Anti-Virus Programs Aren’t One-Stop Stoppers Many Windows users worry about viruses. Some also worry about the software that’s supposed to protect their computers from viruses. Once, not too many years ago, you could feel safe with just an anti-virus program.

Here is a page discussing various myths surrounding Firefox . "We have all seen these banners before or heard people say 'Firefox is faster, Firefox has lower requirements, Firefox is secure, Firefox defends me from all spyware, etc.' How misleading is it? Read on."