Anti-Spyware and PC Security News

Archive for April, 2007


26
Apr

Do Follow to Keep on Getting Linked

Came across another innovative idea on getting links from TechJunction. The idea is to install the DoFollow plugin, and join in the network of bloggers who disabled the “no-follow” feature. This in turn get the site more linked from the network of “do-follow”-ers.
Below are the rules:

Begin to copy here

Write a short paragraph at the beginning […]


24
Apr

Nortel warns of three VPN router product flaws - Network World

New vulnerabilities are found for ‘Contivity’ range of VPN concentrators, allowing admin privileges and gaining access to corporate networks using a hacked user account.
Nortel has now released the “fixes”, but are these tested throughout the whole range of Contivity products. Apparently, Product versions affected include all Nortel VPN router models — 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 […]


24
Apr

Fave Me, Fave You Exchange

I’m participating in Dosh Dosh’s Technorati experiment on Technorati favorite exchange. Seems there is a great advantage and nothing to loose. I’m jumping in!
Just add me to your list of favorites and I will add you too.

If you could, add a link from your blog and I will return the favor.
Here is a list […]


22
Apr

Clean ISearch Toolbar Spyware

Description
This application is an Adware toolbar, a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that displays pop-up and pop-under ads. The iSearch Toolbar is installed as part of Mindset Interactive’s irritating VX2 toolbar and Adware.
Vendor
Its author may be iDownload.com or Mindset Interactive.
http://www.idownload.com, http://www.mindsetinteractive.com
Threat Level: Low Risk
How to Detect and Remove ISearch Toolbar?
Automatic Removal
1. Download Spyware […]


22
Apr

Remove MySearch Toolbar Spyware

Description
This product is fairly benign as it is a basic search toolbar and it is not dangerous. It is bundled with many different products, however, and a lot of our users have no idea how they got it. The user may not mind this toolbar but if they are unaware of how it was […]


22
Apr

How to Remove Mirar Toolbar Spyware?

Description
Mirar is an invasive Adware toolbar that displays advertisements, installs without user consent, and may precipitate the installation of more unwanted software. It changes Web browser settings and displays spyware-like behaviour, recording private information about the user and the user’s PC.
Vendor
Its author is Net-Nucleus Corp.
http://www.getmirar.com
Threat Level: Severe Risk
How to Detect and Remove Mirar […]

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