spyware

Microsoft lends hand to state spyware battle

Microsoft lends hand to state spyware battle

Microsoft today vowed to support Washington state's battle against malware after state Attorney General Rob McKenna filed the first legal action under the Washington Computer Spyware Act, enacted last year. The software giant also filed its own parallel lawsuit alleging violation of the same law.
William Eazel Jan 26 2006 2:50PM Security
Group finalizes spyware detection guidelines

Group finalizes spyware detection guidelines

The Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC), which counts AOL, McAfee, Microsoft, Symantec and Yahoo among its members, this week released the final working report of a risk-model description that helps provide transparency in how anti-spyware companies evaluate software applications.
William Eazel Jan 17 2006 9:45AM Security
Dangerous MSN trojan blends spyware and keylogger threats

Dangerous MSN trojan blends spyware and keylogger threats

IT security watchers today warned of a newly intercepted malicious trojan that disguizes itself as MSN Messenger in order to prevent detection.
William Eazel Jan 12 2006 11:39AM Security
Review: Spyware Doctor

Review: Spyware Doctor

Spyware Doctor was one of the most successful tools in our test, offering real-time protection and a system scanner. We were hugely impressed with its real-time protections, which actively monitor attempts made to change system settings, install applications and hijack browsers.
Christopher Moody Jan 1 2006 12:00AM Security
Spyware and users are your top demons

Spyware and users are your top demons

As usual, the SC Magazine readership survey has proven to be a most revealing exercise. Now in its fourth year, the end-of-year survey gives an insight into the mood and daily lives of our readers.
Ron Condon Dec 15 2005 11:02PM Security
Now what about the other spyware?

Now what about the other spyware?

Sony-BMG Entertainment still hasn’t addressed the other half of its use of spyware-like technology on CD-Roms, one blogger familiar with the software pointed out this week.
Frank Washkuch Nov 29 2005 10:27PM Security
Spyware bill on Senate schedule

Spyware bill on Senate schedule

A bill that would outlaw a number of spyware-related activities was forwarded to the US Senate by a committee last week.
Frank Washkuch Nov 21 2005 8:15PM Security
Sony caves in, spyware CD exchange offered

Sony caves in, spyware CD exchange offered

The man who first made public Sony-BMG Entertainment’s spyware-like CD-Roms had only one word at the top of his weblog Wednesday: “Victory!”
Frank Washkuch Nov 16 2005 9:11PM Security
Internet powers unite to fight spyware

Internet powers unite to fight spyware

Five of the online world's best known companies have thrown their support behind a new program that will certify download safety.
Frank Washkuch Nov 16 2005 8:55PM Security
Feds shut down California spyware ring

Feds shut down California spyware ring

The federal government lent a hand to PC users last week, pulling the rug out from a California-based spyware operation.
Frank Washkuch Nov 11 2005 9:51PM Security
Italian organization calls for Sony spyware probe

Italian organization calls for Sony spyware probe

An advocacy group has asked the Italian government to investigate whether Sony BMG Entertainment broke any of the country’s laws when it included what has been called a form of spyware on some of its CD-Roms.
Frank Washkuch Nov 8 2005 9:02PM Security
Sony application classified as spyware

Sony application classified as spyware

A media player unknowingly installed by Sony CD-Rom users could compromise personal and corporate information, a leading software company has warned.
Frank Washkuch, Nov 8 2005 2:29PM Security
Anti-Spyware Coalition agrees spyware definition

Anti-Spyware Coalition agrees spyware definition

The Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC) has unveiled its final, consensus definition of spyware, which was developed by coalition members including major anti-spyware companies, software developers and public interest groups.
William Eazel Nov 3 2005 9:53AM Security
Australians concerned about spyware: survey

Australians concerned about spyware: survey

Spyware topped the list of web security concerns in a recent survey of Australian businesses.
Staff Writers Oct 25 2005 3:33PM Security
More spyware used in identity theft

More spyware used in identity theft

Spyware is increasingly being used by criminals to sniff out user passwords and log keystrokes, according to new research.
René Millman Sep 15 2005 3:12PM Security
Sophos joins anti-spyware group

Sophos joins anti-spyware group

Security company Sophos has joined the Anti-Spyware Coalition, a group of technology companies and public interest groups.
Vivienne Fisher Sep 7 2005 3:47PM Security
Spyware hits new high

Spyware hits new high

Spyware is increasingly becoming the hacker's favorite weapon, despite efforts in the U.S. and elsewhere to legislate against it.
René Millman Aug 23 2005 3:02PM Security
User downloads = spyware hell

User downloads = spyware hell

Spyware is costing companies $130,000 because they do not know what applications are being downloaded onto their networks, a survey has revealed.
David Quainton Aug 3 2005 4:59PM Security
Spyware, adware and unaware

Spyware, adware and unaware

Spyware is public enemy number one. Web advertising networks are strongly lobbying to make sure that the anti-Spyware bill known as the Spy Act is watered down a bit before passage (Bill H.R. 29).
Paul Myer Jul 27 2005 10:14AM Security
Be aware! Spyware is everywhere

Be aware! Spyware is everywhere

Spyware now accounts for up to eight percent of outbound web traffic, according to a report.
David Quainton Jul 26 2005 4:40PM Security

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