spyware

FDIC warns banks of spyware risks

FDIC warns banks of spyware risks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued guidance to financial institutions about the risks associated with spyware and ways they can protect themselves.
Marcia Savage Jul 25 2005 7:37PM Security
Millions stolen in Japanese spyware heist

Millions stolen in Japanese spyware heist

Nearly 10 million Yen ($91,000) has been robbed from Japanese bank accounts due to a ‘Spyware bug’.
David Quainton Jul 22 2005 11:19AM Security
Group releases spyware definition

Group releases spyware definition

A group of software companies, ISPs, security suppliers, and public-interest organizations has drafted a definition of spyware in the hopes of better tackling the sneaky software.
Marcia Savage Jul 11 2005 10:16PM Security
FTC wins injunction over 'deceptive' spyware claims

FTC wins injunction over 'deceptive' spyware claims

The Federal Trade Commission has won an injunction against a Houston-based company for making "deceptive" anti-spyware claims.
René Millman Jul 4 2005 2:17PM Security
Spyware motives raise concerns

Spyware motives raise concerns

Spyware is becoming a more serious threat as profits become a bigger incentive for hackers and other online criminals, a security vendor has claimed.
DVD Editor Jun 28 2005 9:48AM Security
Internet marketing firm settles spyware suit

Internet marketing firm settles spyware suit

Intermix Media has settled with the New York Attorney General following allegations the company secretly installed spyware. AG Eliot Spitzer filed a lawsuit against the company in April.
Marcia Savage Jun 15 2005 7:30PM Security
Brits arrested in Israeli spyware hunt

Brits arrested in Israeli spyware hunt

A British couple has been arrested for helping companies to spy on the activities of their competitors.
David Quainton May 31 2005 3:24PM Security
I spy spyware bills

I spy spyware bills

Two bills aimed at preventing spyware have breezed through the House of Representatives and are well on their way to being passed by the Senate.
David Quainton May 24 2005 4:02PM Security
Spammers turn to spyware

Spammers turn to spyware

Spammers will turn to spyware in response to government regulations and technology upgrades, according to security vendor SurfControl.
Staff Writers May 24 2005 3:00PM Security
Most internet users say they are spyware victims

Most internet users say they are spyware victims

A survey of about 2,000 internet users in the U.S. showed that more than 84 percent believe they are victims of spyware.
Marcia Savage May 16 2005 9:57PM Security
Spyware threat to Apple Tiger OS

Spyware threat to Apple Tiger OS

A new form of malware raises the possibility of spyware installing itself on Apple Macs.
René Millman May 10 2005 12:36PM Security
WatchGuard: Consider dumping IE due to spyware threat

WatchGuard: Consider dumping IE due to spyware threat

With most spyware targeting Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE), network administrators might want to consider deploying a different browser, according WatchGuard Technologies.
Marcia Savage May 4 2005 10:44PM Security
Spyware - a billion dollar industry

Spyware - a billion dollar industry

The spyware industry has amassed $2 billion from installing unwanted software on computers.
David Quainton May 4 2005 3:55PM Security
Number of web sites with spyware grows

Number of web sites with spyware grows

The number of web sites that install spyware is growing, according to a report released Tuesday by Webroot Software.
Marcia Savage May 2 2005 11:51PM Security
New York AG claims web marketer installed spyware

New York AG claims web marketer installed spyware

New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Thursday filed suit against an internet marketing firm, alleging that it secretly installed spyware and adware on consumers' computers.
Marcia Savage Apr 29 2005 4:30PM Security
Trend Micro achieves security industry’s first spyware certification

Trend Micro achieves security industry’s first spyware certification

Trend Micro has become the first company to have its products achieve the Checkmark Spyware certification through West Coast Labs.
SC Australia Staff Apr 20 2005 2:30PM Security
Industry needs to agree on spyware

Industry needs to agree on spyware

Knocking out spyware is easier said than done, especially when what you say isn’t what you mean. Marcia Savage reports
Marcia Savage Mar 17 2005 12:27PM Security
Anti-virus expert claims spyware does not exist

Anti-virus expert claims spyware does not exist

Reports of spyware’s life have been greatly exaggerated, according to anti-virus expert Eugene Kaspersky.
David Quainton Mar 4 2005 12:12PM Security
Spyware act imminent says Congresswoman

Spyware act imminent says Congresswoman

Congress has agreed to push home tough new measures to fight spyware and adware.
David Quainton Jan 27 2005 5:20PM Security
IT managers see spyware as top threat in 2005

IT managers see spyware as top threat in 2005

IT managers believe spyware will be the top threat to network security this year, according to a poll conducted by security supplier WatchGuard Technologies.
Marcia Savage Jan 26 2005 11:15PM Security

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