Trlokom SpyWall Anti-Spyware Stops Windows 0-Day Exploit
Monrovia, CA (ContentDesk) January 3, 2006 -- Trlokom, Inc., a pioneer in anti-spyware and endpoint security software and services today announced today that the latest release of SpyWall Anti-Spyware protects against the previously known 0-day vulnerability in Microsoft graphics rendering engine.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the processing of Windows Meta File (WMF) that allows a malicious Web site to install rouge anti-spyware programs, Trojans, and other spyware on users machine. The attack can be launched when the user visits the Web site and does not require any other action from the user. Because an extremely large number of machines are vulnerable, this vulnerability is being exploited to install spyware without the user's consent. Trlokom's web browser firewall/sandbox and anti-spyware solution, SpyWall, guards against this vulnerability by detecting and blocking the attack in real-time.
"This particular attack is very interesting as it bypasses traditional perimeter defenses because it is neither .exe file nor an installer package and the attack may come from a good Web site that has been compromised. This attack uses the browser to launch attack on another part of Windows (shimgvw.dll)" said Jayant Shukla, founder and CEO of Trlokom. "The ability to sandbox the web browser and prevention of malicious external code is important. A perimeter-based web filtering solution will do nothing to prevent such attacks. Application sandbox at the end point is the correct long term solution that truly reduces the burden of web borne attacks in enterprise and improves regulatory compliance."Since its launch in June 2005, SpyWall has become a leader in spyware prevention.
SpyWall is the first and only integrated firewall/sand box for the web browser and spyware cleaning tool. While all other anti-spyware products primarily focus on cleaning spyware after it is already on the PCs, SpyWall takes a very different and much more effective approach.SpyWall keeps the PC free of resource-sucking adware and spyware and prevents malware from ever reaching the system by sandboxing the web browser and preventing malicious Web sites from exploiting vulnerabilities. SpyWall is also able to block phishing attacks and detect almost all key loggers without using any signatures. About Trlokom, Inc.Trlokom, Inc., is a leading provider of enterprise-class network protection with world class solutions such as SpyWall. T-NAC, OmniVPN and Katana.
Trlokom's flagship product, SpyWall (Anti-Spyware) provides enterprise class protection against spyware while allowing easy to use web monitoring, and endpoint security seamlessly to our customers globally.
SpyWall is the first and only browser firewall/sandbox integrated with anti-spyware. It is the only anti-spyware solution that uses a behavior-based approach to block phishing attacks and detect key loggers. Trlokom's OmniVPN solution is a featured rich integrated VPN, firewall, Central Management tool, and intrusion prevention solution all in one software solution that continually helps thousands of users world wide. Trlokom is a privately held company with headquarters in Monrovia, California.
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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...
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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...
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Countering the Spread of Spyware on your Computer
Spyware has boomed into the top internet threat in no time and it continues to affect more computer users each day.
Spyware is best described as a rogue application that latches to your system so it can record personal information and monitor internet usage.
As spyware has grown it has become much easier to be infected with it.
In some instance computer can be infected with spyware just by visiting the wrong web site.
Most spyware is installed without the user's knowledge.The most serious form of spyware comes as keyloggers which record each keystroke made on an infected computer.
Each account number, password, email address, chat or email message or social security number you key into your computer is being duplicated and sent back to the intruder.
Keyloggers are often responsible for identity theft and its spread. Adware is thought to be a form of spyware because it still records and submits to intruders your personal and computer...
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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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Remove Rogue Desktop Icons Created By Spyware
If you have used a Windows machine for a while, whether it's Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, you're sure to have noticed desktop icons appearing from out of nowhere. How can icons mysteriously emerge on your Windows desktop?
- When you buy a computer, many vendors place icons to selected products and services on your desktop, such as links to high-speed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or add-on services vendors think you may need.
- As you install software on your Windows machine, icons may appear, either to start the application or link to the manufacturer's website. Installing just one program could add three or more icons to your desktop!
- It's easy to accidentally drag a Favorite, bookmark, text file, or other icon to your desktop, creating an icon.
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Clean The Computer Of Spyware Entries With Reliable Software
?Spyware' is a term that refers to a very wide category of malicious software that has been intentionally designed to intercept or take partial control of a computer's operation without the consent of that computer's owner or lawful user. When the term ?Spyware' is taken in a literal sense, it suggests that the software clandestinely monitors the activities of the user operating the computer, however, it has over the years, come to be known as software that hampers the operating systems efficient functioning for the benefit of a third party, usually the person who created the Spyware. By downloading onto a system the Spyware will also make entries in the system registry. While it is imperative to remove the Spyware from the computer it is as imperative to remove all traces from the registry as well. This can be achieved with the help of Adware Spyware removal tool
How Does It Affect The Computer?
?Spyware' is candid software that downloads itself onto a person's...
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