Anti-Spyware and PC Security News

Archive for May, 2007


27
May

Top 3 Prevalent Spyware (end-May 2007) and How to remove them

For this week ending of May 27, 2007, the top 3 most prevalent spyware, according to CA report are:
1. AtlasDMT
2. DoubleClick
3. 2o7.net
You can follow on the links for AtlasDMT and DoubleClick for details of the spyware and how to remove.
Only the 2o7.net is discussed below:
2o7.net Overview
2o7.net is actually a company called OMNITURE. It is classified […]


27
May

So neighbors steal your wi-fi net access, kill the connection or have fun

So you find out that everyone in on your block is using your network without your permission. Do you lock it down or…? Or maybe you want to have a little fun. A little creativity with squid and you could turn your everything they browse upside down (literally).
This is fun to tweak around, but maybe […]


24
May

Scammers gaming YouTube ratings for profit

Spyware researcher says scammers are inflating the popularity of videos on YouTube and other sharing sites, often as a lure to Websites loaded with malicious programs.
I wonder why YouTube developers have not yet incorporated an “anti-spam” in their commenting and rating system, to prevent auto-comment programs to “game” their system? Could the Wordpress “simple math” […]


17
May

2 Steps to Vista User Account Control Hack

A Web application developer has uncovered a two-step process for exploiting Windows Vista’s User Account Control, essentially by having a Trojan piggyback on what could be a legitimate download.
It is no surprise that the Microsoft’s new OS - Vista - is “hackable”. What can you expect for an OS that is historically laden with all […]


14
May

Google Searches Web’s Dark Side

One in 10 web pages scrutinised by search giant Google contained malicious code that could infect a user’s PC.
It is actually an add-on service by Google to warn users that they may enter a ‘harmful’ website, if they click on that link after their search. So what’s the use of displaying it after a user […]


10
May

Data Protection in a USB Flash Card and Go Wubi

New Laptop Data Protection Comes in a USB Flash Card from PhysOrg.com
An analyst says that the low price point and ease of use could compel consumers, small and midsize businesses, and remote offices to buy a new package that includes IBM security software.
This is a way of backing up your most important files […]

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