Basics on Spyware

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Mon Apr 15, 2002 11:32 am

For people new to security, this is a good read to help you understand the basics of spyware...

It's worth looking at even if you are aware of spyware as it lists registry keys and other info...

http://www.simplythebest.net/info/spyware.html

Skyman, you definitely need to read this...

Ken

skyman · Post by **skyman** » Mon Apr 15, 2002 5:51 pm

Am doing my research now.Did'nt know spyware was such a big problem!!!!!!.The site's you sent are a great help!Thank's!!

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Mon Apr 15, 2002 8:38 pm

Good start Ken

Spyware comes in many forms, from the adds in freeware to dll file replacements. It's good to know what's up with the different types and what they can do to your system.

Here's another link for some good reading.

http://www.spywareinfo.com/hijacked.html

fanta · Post by **fanta** » Thu Apr 18, 2002 8:23 pm

Wow, I never knew they had malicious spyware that would disable you from editing your registry.

The anti-virus companies need to start cracking down on spyware, a lot more!

Susky · Post by **Susky** » Tue May 14, 2002 11:00 am

Good information, guys.

FWIW, my one machine that the kids were using Kazaa on was REALLY grinding to a crawl. I ran Ad-Aware on it, and I was shocked at all the spyware nonsense that it found (and cleaned) there. It's running like a champ now.

I think it's time to start being proactive about it, though.

ColdFusion · Post by **ColdFusion** » Thu Jun 27, 2002 6:11 pm

Originally posted by fanta
Wow, I never knew they had malicious spyware that would disable you from editing your registry.

The anti-virus companies need to start cracking down on spyware, a lot more!

I agree ... spyware is almost just as important as a virus, or trojan!

denolth2 · Post by **denolth2** » Mon Jul 08, 2002 11:41 am

here it is:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/

den2

MadGhigno · Post by **MadGhigno** » Tue Aug 27, 2002 10:16 am

I found helpful this link http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ to seek and eradicate spyware from my machine

Cypher · Post by **Cypher** » Mon Sep 30, 2002 6:08 pm

Check out neworder.box.sk
They have alot of info on security and other subjects of intrest.

goodbadboy01 · Post by **goodbadboy01** » Fri Dec 13, 2002 8:54 pm

thanks guy great info just what i have been looking for thanks again

Bohogg · Post by **Bohogg** » Thu May 01, 2003 8:06 pm

SpyBot Search and Destroy works well too......Easy to use...

Prince Serendip · Post by **Prince Serendip** » Sun Jul 27, 2003 6:33 pm

Hello Everyone!

Spyware and adware are ever growing problems on the Internet. Learn all you can about it. It's up to you.

For my part, to combat them I use Spybot Search an Destroy, Adaware 6, SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard.

SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard are on duty all the time, but I still do weekly scans with Spybot and Adaware. I find that they complement each other nicely.

BTW, all of these programs are freeware. Adaware has a payware version though. The others don't.

SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard Link

You can get Spybot S&D here: http://security.kolla.de/

There's a link to Lavasoft in one of the above posts where you can find Adaware.

Best of luck to all of you from Larry

hjm357 · Post by **hjm357** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:55 am

do any of the spyware program allow scheduling of weekly scans? i use adaware, but it does not seem to have this feature.

Prince Serendip · Post by **Prince Serendip** » Fri Dec 19, 2003 11:45 am

It's been awhile since I was here last.

Adaware Free is only an on-demand-scanner, meaning you have to open it and run a full system scan. However, it's simple to setup and quick.

SpywareBlaster uses the same technique as SpyBlocker. It sets the kill-bit for ActiveX controls. It is freeware and updated regularly too.

SpywareGuard is a RTM, a Real-Time-Monitor that runs in the background helping to keep your system safe while you surf. It works much the same as an AV RTM but is of course for spyware detection.

These programs are part of my regular stable. I don't leave home without them!

$teve · Post by **$teve** » Thu May 13, 2004 4:26 am

Nowadays Spyware and Adware is a lot more menacing than virii/trojans.
Make sure your O/S is uptodate with all security updates from MS....Use the programs mentioned above and watch what you download.
Switching to Mozilla is a very good option....its faster and better than IE and is a lot less prone to being hijacked.

Im one of the security experts over at ComputerCops and TSG forums.
Just signed up here,ive used this sites tweeking tips for years and always found the place knowledgable.....thought i would join up.

Post by **Philip** » Thu May 13, 2004 10:34 am

$teve wrote:Nowadays Spyware and Adware is a lot more menacing than virii/trojans.
Make sure your O/S is uptodate with all security updates from MS....Use the programs mentioned above and watch what you download.
Switching to Mozilla is a very good option....its faster and better than IE and is a lot less prone to being hijacked.

Im one of the security experts over at ComputerCops and TSG forums.
Just signed up here,ive used this sites tweeking tips for years and always found the place knowledgable.....thought i would join up.

Welcome aboard

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Tom22 · Post by **Tom22** » Thu Aug 19, 2004 3:09 pm

I was wondering if any of you have had problems with internet explorer latley. Somedays it works some days it dosen't. I use Mozilla FireFox and it seems to always work any one know what may be going on.

SaintAint · Post by **SaintAint** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 11:25 pm

Folks, howdy haven't been here awhile. I discovered a site that some of you may know and if you do, you will agree that one neeeds to allocate three hours for it. It has info and many, yeah many freeware and commecial security programs.

https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/main-nf.htm

sorry about the edit, but you might try K-Meleon as your second browser. I use Mozilla Firefox as my default, K-Meleon, my second, and IE I keep because with SP2 it is more secure now and I need it for Windows Update.. K-Meleon is lightning fast. I use it for adventure surfing. Also I suggest Prevx Home, a free generic intrusion detecter.
http://netsecurity.about.com/gi/dynamic ... vxhome.htm

DaddyLongLeg · Post by **DaddyLongLeg** » Wed Nov 24, 2004 12:32 pm

[quote="Ken"]For people new to security, this is a good read to help you understand the basics of spyware...

It's worth looking at even if you are aware of spyware as it lists registry keys and other info...

http://www.simplythebest.net/info/spyware.html

Skyman, you definitely need to read this... ]

Thanks for the hookup. I'm not that literate when it comes to these kind of things but I'm learning. This will help alot.

chrisgray · Post by **chrisgray** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:43 am

Ewido has been good for me including the removal of a spyfalcon variant on a friends machine.

Download at http://www.ewido.net

Its free if you are prepared to update it manually (weekly) just dont install "background guard" when prompted, and this will disable automatic updates and make the program free for use.

Easy to use interface, and works well...Highly recommended for removal of spy/malware.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:31 am

Great resource for specific removal of the common trojans.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html

Success · Post by **Success** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:58 am

srry to bother u guys , but actually the posted link seems to be dead or something ... if there is any other informative link i'd be please

thx in advance ^^
Andy

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:02 am

http://netforbeginners.about.com/od/ant ... are101.htm

SG Broadband Community

Basics on Spyware

Basics on Spyware

Thank's for info

Thanks for the links!

dunno if this site is new, but....

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