Cybercrime, Identity Theft, Phishing and Credit Card Fraud Linked to Spyware
Nova Scotia, (ContentDesk) October 18, 2005 -- SpyCop today announced that commercial monitoring spyware is being developed with features that can rival the most advanced FBI wiretap tools.
An article by Will Sturgeon of Silicon.com sums it up rather well: "Spyware is becoming increasingly pernicious and sophisticated, according to security experts who are warning that users are still failing to take basic steps to protect themselves against the threat."
The mass media, along with Internet bloggers, fail to notice the mounting threat that these products now pose.
With the rise in cybercrime, including identity theft, phishing and credit card fraud, it's quite surprising that computer users are still at a loss as to how to protect themselves.There are over 530 different commercial spy software programs on the market today, and that number is steadily rising as more and more dangerous consumer based products appear each month.
Eric Chien, a senior researcher at Symantec, said that techniques such as screen capture, key logging, behavioral analysis and common word recognition are all methods employed by spyware applications to build a profile of a user.
SpyCop founder Grey McKenzie urges users to be more proactive about their
security.
"Adware isn't going to ruin your life...your computer maybe, but not your livelihood," explains McKenzie.
"The line has been blurred between adware and commercially available monitoring spyware products, and you need the appropriate anti-spyware applications for each."Chien analyzed the threat posed by one common piece of spyware.
He explains that the application is programmed to start sending screenshots whenever users are on any page of certain banks' websites.
"Some of these applications can read all https traffic" said Chien.
Many computer users have heard of spyware, but simply don't know where to turn once they're infected.
"Whether you're big business or the average home Internet user, you need to take security seriously. You wouldn't leave your front door unlocked in a neighborhood where other houses have bars on the windows, right?"
McKenzie's point is that the Internet is not as safe as it once was.
"For adware, there's SpyBot Search and Destroy.
For commercial monitoring spyware software, there's SpyCop", explains McKenzie.Where you had viruses to worry about before, you now have stealthy surveillance spyware that will do it's best to send a complete report of your computer activity back to the perpetrator.
NoSpyZone (http://www.nospyzone.com) distributes a free, easy to follow ebook for users lost in the sea of misinformation regarding spyware and anti-spyware.About SpyCop:SpyCop, LLC is the only company in the security industry to develop dedicated software designed to protect the general public from so called "undetectable" commercial surveillance spy software.
SpyCop, LLC is a privately held company that has been providing the top surveillance spy detection solution since November 2000.
The SpyCop? software for Microsoft Windows continues to be the leading dedicated surveillance scanner on the market.Product information:http://www.spycop.com/download.htmContact:SpyCop, LLCGrey McKenzie - FounderWeb - http://www.spycop.com/press007.htm.
Spyware Removal Technology Gets an Upgrade: PCSecurityShield Releases Privacy Defender 4.0
Delray Beach, FL (ContentDesk) February 20, 2006 -- PCSecurityShield today announces the release of the latest version of its popular adware and spyware removal tool, Privacy Defender 4.0. With its simple interface and massive database of adware and spyware definitions, Privacy Defender 4.0 is part of a long line of low cost, simple to use security software products. Privacy Defender 4.0, with its $39.99 retail price is the fourth, and most effective adware and spyware removal tool yet. Adware and spyware are tiny files that are downloaded onto a users computer, many times without the users knowledge, and in their simplest form cause computer slowdowns and popups and at their worse, endanger the users privacy and identity. Privacy Defender 4.0 offers an affordable solution to todays adware and spyware threat. From customer feedback we have continued to grow and enhance the quality of the products that we provide, says Arthur Frischman, President of PCSecurityShield, Inc., and Privacy...
Spyware Removal Technology Gets an Upgrade: PCSecurityShield Releases Privacy Defender 4.0
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Reclaim Your PC from the Internet Spies
Viruses are, however, not the only malicious software programs out there. The newest addition to the evil software family is the so called Spywares and a good anti-virus program or firewall is not enough to safeguard against these clever programs.Spywares are known by many names such as adware, trojans, malware, browser hijackers etc. The thing they all have in common is that they will transmit your personal information to companies and individuals who have an interest in knowing about your surfing habits, online purchases, credit worthiness, interests, web searchs, chats, birth date and even your credit card number. The list goes on and on, since Spywares are constructed by promotional companies who need to know as much as possible about the online consumers to target them effectively. By ewes dropping on you online, these companies hope to be more successful when sending out promotional materials.Spyware usually enter your PC by piggybacking on other software downloads.
Every...
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Four Easy Ways To Prevent Spyware
How would you like to prevent spyware and adware from getting into your computer?
You need to stop adware and spyware before it gets into your files.
That way you're protecting your private information such as passwords, credit card numbers and other documents that you don't want to share with anyone.Spyware and adware removers are important because they clean your computer of malicious files.
But the best thing you can do is prevent spyware from ever being installed in the first place.
Here are four ways to help prevent spyware and adware from getting into your computer.
Keep Your Windows Software UpdatedOne of the best ways to prevent spyware and adware from getting into your computer is to keep your Windows operating system software updated.
Microsoft Windows update addresses security fixes that
are constantly updating so your computer won't be vulnerable.
Windows update is a free download from Microsoft at: ...
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Leading Spyware Researcher Joins Sunbelt Software
Clearwater, FL (ContentDesk) July 27, 2005 -- Sunbelt Software, a leading provider of Windows security solutions, is pleased to announce that renowned spyware researcher, Patrick Jordan, has joined Sunbelt Software as a Senior Spyware Research Analyst. Jordan, also known as "webhelper" to the antispyware community, will provide research expertise to help identify and remove some of the most difficult spyware strains such as VX2/Transponder and CoolWebSearch.Jordan brings a plethora of technology and research experience to Sunbelt, having managed and participated in many of the security forums dedicated to spyware research, detection and removal, including his own webhelper4u.com site. His experience in revealing the malicious mechanisms that transponder spyware uses to propagate itself has been beneficial to the antispyware community, particularly exposing practices by spyware authors that develop applications such as CoolWebSearch. His expert research over the last several years on...
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Spyware - What's Hidden In Your Computer
As you go about your normal routine today you are probably aware of security monitoring devices that are designed to help make your life more secure. The video camera in the parking garage that protects you as you walk to your car, or the key card you use when you enter your place of work come to mind. These devices have a place in our lives as they help secure our surroundings without intruding into our personal privacy.Spyware on the otherhand, is a computer program that is placed on your computer without your knowledge. The purpose of spyware is to monitor your computer activities, gather private information, and send that information back to the people or organization that placed the program(s)on your computer. These spyware groups then use the information for all types of legal and illegal activities.
Some of the uses of this intrusive software are related to simple advertising gimicks, while other uses are based in electronic warfare or other criminal activity.Spyware is...
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McAfee Finds SpywareNuker is not Adware, Agrees to Cease Listing SpywareNuker
January 28, 2004 -- TrekEight,LLC, publishers of SpywareNuker, a leading commercial anti-spyware application, announced today that McAfee Software has acknowledged that testing confirms SpywareNuker is not adware, and McAfee has further agreed to drop the inadvertent listing of SpywareNuker as an "unwanted program." Through its attorneys, McAfee released the following statement:"McAfee, Inc. wishes to correct its previous classification of TrekEight, LLC's "SpywareNuker" program as adware. The results of an internal investigation by McAfee indicate that prior versions of McAfee's anti-virus and computer security software products inadvertently identified "SpywareNuker" as adware, and a "potentially unwanted application." In fact, tests confirm "Spyware Nuker" does not function as adware, or evidence any virus or Trojan horse behavior." James Leasure, CEO of TrekEight LLC was pleased with the admission, stating "McAfee is an acknowledged leader in PC security software, and people and...
McAfee Finds SpywareNuker is not Adware, Agrees to Cease Listing SpywareNuker
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Online Payroll Outsourcing
What is Online Payroll Outsourcing? Well, outsourcing service provider will process all payroll activities online and thus making paperless payroll solution. It is emerging as fast outsourcing job in the field of payroll. Online payroll will help getting full information about payroll system of your organization on few clicks anytime. Online payroll will help you even getting the paychecks printed whenever it is required.
Why to outsource payroll jobs?
Payroll record keeping,...
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Alpha Hedged Strategies Fund Passes the $100 Million in Net Assets Mark and Continues to Attract New Investors
Alternative Investment Partners, LLC (AIP) is pleased to announce a number of significant milestones for its Alpha Hedged Strategies Fund (Ticker: ALPHX). The Alpha Hedged Strategies Fund is an innovative, open-end mutual fund designed to minimize equity market exposure and volatility by employing a variety of absolute return strategies. The Fund represents the next generation of product for hedged...
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Abazias Extends Online Offerings To Include Non-Engagement Jewelry: Expansion Offers Hundreds of Affordable Pieces in Time for Holidays
(ContentDesk) October 13, 2005 -- Abazias Diamonds (ABZS) has launched a new line of affordable, non-engagement jewelry just in time for the holidays. The new line features something for everyone with diamond stud earrings starting at just $100 a pair, and stainless steel and diamond bracelets for men, starting at just $70. Abazias has enjoyed certain financial success over the past year, states Oscar Rodriguez, CEO. We are now able to extend our jewelry selection to tap more into the market...
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Houston Mortgage Bankers
A mortgage is a sound investment. The real estate and mortgage industries are booming and most finance gurus are telling us to go in on some type of mortgage investment. Trillions of dollars are invested in residential mortgages; as well as commercial mortgage markets various insurances companies and pension funds. Individuals take part in these mortgage transactions through mutual funds by purchasing mortgages backed securities or mortgage obligations. Because mortgage loans are underwritten...
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