Spyware

A senior has been arrested on charges that he broke into the high school several times, hacked into administrative computers, changed grades and sent copies of test answers to dozens of students.

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

There's a software product coming that has the potential to demote spyware from a security priority to an afterthought: Windows Vista.

Clearswift today announced a new partnership with Sunbelt Software to further enhance its powerful MIMEsweeper Web Appliance, the most sophisticated web browsing security engine on the market today.

Ucleaner.com is a dangerous rogue website from the Trojan.Zlob family. Ucleaner.com promotes rogue anti-spyware programs in hopes of profiting from gullible computer users. Currently, Ucleaner.com is promoting rogue anti-spyware program Ultimate Cleaner. Once you've enter Ucleaner.com, it may hijack your browser and redirect it to other malicious websites to purchase rogue anti-spyware programs. Ucleaner.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. Ucleaner.com may prove dangerous to your security and privacy and, therefore, should be avoided at all costs. If Ucleaner.com has already infected your machine, we strongly recommend you to scan your system for Zlob and other possible infections.

(ARA) - We take the good with the bad: The same technologies that gave us the Internet and unprecedented opportunities have also brought us adware, spyware, viruses, phishing and a growing host of online threats. Malware - malicious software - is more than a nuisance.

After a year in beta testing, Microsoft on Wednesday took the wraps off Windows Live OneCare , its all-in-one security and PC care subscription service. That package includes antivirus, anti-spyware and PC tuning and backup tools, along with free support for $49.95 USD per year.

Websites offering adult content are the single most significant security threat for Internet users, comprising 31% of dangerous websites, according to a new study by Against Intuition, Inc. Corporate and home users face an increased risk from web-based security threats such as spyware, viruses, browser exploits and phishing attacks when visiting adult sites.