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Vista security under scrutiny, again
News Of the infections, 74 per cent were adware, while 17 per cent were Trojan infections. The company found that of 190,692 Vista machines, 121,380 were infected with at least one piece of malware, while some were infected by up to 19 pieces of... [21 May 2008]
Symantec Antispyware Solutions
White Paper IDC estimates that two-thirds of all PCs are infected with some form of spyware or adware. And while viruses and fast-spreading worms continue to pose a significant threat, the risks to desktop and client systems from spyware and adware have... [11 Apr 2008]
TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: Malicious Software and Unwanted Software Trends (Level 200)
White Paper This webcast provides an in-depth view of the recent trends that Microsoft has seen in malicious software (malware) and in potentially unwanted software like spyware, adware, and the like. It provides details on how the Windows Vista operating... [14 Jan 2008]
The Ghost in the Browser Analysis of Web-Based Malware
White Paper As more users are connected to the Internet and conduct their daily activities electronically, computer users have become the target of an underground economy that infects hosts with malware or adware for financial gain. [15 Jun 2007]
Virus alert as Storm Worm rages on
News Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos, said the company expected more attacks over the coming days, and said the botnet would most likely be hired out for spamming and adware propagation, or be sold to extortionists to launch... [23 Jan 2007]
MySpace worm goes phishing
News Miscreants have exploited the popularity of the website before to steal personal information and spread adware. The rigged QuickTime movie includes some JavaScript code that will be run automatically when an infected page is viewed with Internet... [05 Dec 2006]
Don't Let Spyware Give You the Slip
White Paper How big of a headache are spyware, adware, and bot infections for today's IT operations and security managers? According to the META Group, they're now a top concern, and the researcher estimates that cleaning infected clients can consume 20... [14 Apr 2006]
AIM worm exhibits new, nasty tactics
News The worm also places several spyware and adware applications, including 180Solutions, Zango, the Freepod Toolbar, MaxSearch, Media Gateway and SearchMiracle, the company added. Sdbot opens a backdoor on the infected PC. [31 Oct 2005]
KEEPING YOUR BUSINESS SAFE - UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES
White Paper A statistic from an industry wide survey shows that 55% of all corporate PCs are typically infected with multiple instances of some form of spyware other than cookies (Trojan, system monitor or adware). [23 Sep 2005]
Spyware: The First Thing You Need to Know Is That You Probably Have It
White Paper Spyware - software installed on a computer usually without the user's knowledge or permission - along with adware and other similar software, gathers information and sends it back to the advertiser who initiated it or other interested parties. [22 Sep 2005]
'iTunes worm' drops adware on PCs
News A new instant messaging worm that masquerades as Apple Computer's iTunes application and drops adware on infected Windows PCs has been found. If it runs, the worm opens a back door on the infected PC and downloads and installs four adware... [21 Jul 2005]
Zombies: There are too many of them, says McAfee
News McAfee estimated that 63 per cent more machines were exploited by bot programs and by spyware and adware - their slightly less insidious but more common cousins - in the first six months of this year than in the whole of last year. [12 Jul 2005]
Spyware fears changing browser and shopping habits
News According to the project, such changes are coming about as individuals learn the hard way: almost half of those interviewed had been infected by spyware or adware. Most individuals didn't know where such problems came from, however, but were more... [07 Jul 2005]
Anti-spyware spending to rocket
News They were mainly protesting against the inclusion in the group of 180solutions, a company which produces both adware and anti-spyware products. There is also confusion about the definitions of spyware and adware. [01 Jul 2005]
Asia Pacific Region - Spyware and Increasing Security Risks - Proactive Protection for the Enterprise Client
White Paper Although spyware and adware have existed for several years, it is within the last year that combating these threats has become one of the highest priorities for enterprises and home users alike. A 2005 Forrester survey of IT decision-makers found... [20 May 2005]
