Malicious Thoughts About the Spyware Ills of My Pc

Introduction

Who would think I was capable of such revengeful thoughts about the parties responsible for inflicting my poor computer with spyware? Well, after the trauma of having gone through such an experience for the first time, I was sorely tempted by the occult section of curses and witchcraft at my local bookstore. Growl!

Basically, I am a normal person using a home computer to perform simple normal tasks such as word processing, writing emails, internet banking, and surfing the Internet for useful information. Ok, I also have a weakness for looking for bargains on good old eBay (sheepish grin) and Paypal is quite a handy option for easy purchasing. Problem:

Great dismay and panic hit when my pc started popping up strange windows or messages. With my limited IT knowledge, I ran a Norton virus scan which obviously revealed a number of problems. But the Symantec removal tool did not remove the spyware and I could not even log onto a couple of password protected sites. My beloved pc was infected with some malware or adware or trojan, among which, I believe was WinFixer and a Trojan Vundo. I did not know how to get rid of Vundo or how to remove WinFixer. (Or perhaps they were the one and same thing?). But at that point, I did not know any better, so began the laborious task of searching for information on how to get rid of the spyware.Research:

From my search, I found out that the Trojan Vundo is a trojan horse that causes popups advertising rogue anti spyware spyware rograms. For example, the program called Sysprotect is advertised in many of the popup windows as seen from the screenshot below. Vundo infects a computer by creating a DLL file in the Windows system directory and writes registry entries causing Windows to inject the file into winlogon.exe.

WinFixer, on the other hand, has siblings as it is identical to WinAntiVirus and ErrorSafe. And these programs all claim to repair problems within your computer system. By installing the program on your computer, you will likely end up receiving false information about your computer. Naturally, this will confuse you into believing your PC is infected with viruses, spyware and/or other forms of malware.

The popups and forced downloads apparently mirror “marketing” strategies of many spyware programs. And at times, infected computers will reduce in their level of speed and performance. Well, this all explained what was probably happening to my pc, and I knew I had to figure out how to get rid of WinFixer and Vundo before they drove me mad. Research and solution:

In my initial panic, I reacted by downloading some recommended antispyware programs, namely CounterSpy by Sunbelt Software, XoftSpy by ParetoLogic and Spy Sweeper by Webroot Software Inc. I came to my senses by the third program and stopped myself from paying for another popular program, Spyware Doctor. But hey, all these programs did receive pretty good reviews from the experts at PCWorld, PCMag, CNet, Tucows and AdwareReport. So at the time, I did not feel that I had gone too much overboard ;)

Now, there are many sites listing all sorts of free and paid anti spyware rograms with a variety of reviews and user opinions on how to remove WinFixer and how to get rid of Vundo. Many of the commercial antispyware program homepages also list very detailed features of their products plus the latest research findings about current spyware threats. Have a look at this webpage that lists some of these reliable programs. www.consumerstyle.com/antispyware

Anyway, an opinion and recommendation I had read when researching for the reliable anti spyware rograms made heaps sense in that software you pay for is more likely to offer benefits over freeware, i.e., better support, more frequent updates and better pro-active protection measures. One just has to be careful when selecting the programs. According to the comments in the forums and review articles I read, many recommend using at least two programs to be able to catch the latest spyware that either program might miss (that was when I stopped myself from my downloading frenzy). I have learnt much more about my pc now and wish to share and perhaps amuse you my muddled but finally effective measures to cleaning up my pc and removing the spyware. My actions:

My initial Norton antivirus scan found but was not able to delete Vundo, even after rebooting. The Symantec removal tool did not help at all. I had disconnected from the Internet, disabled system restore, and ran the removal tool, regularly and in safe mode. After numerous startups, varying with safe mode, and disabling antivirus, I even tried to figure out how to remove Vundo manually without messing with the registry, etc. Please note that some people had success with the Symantec removal tools, and some others, like me, did not. Apart from the Trojan Vundo, I was getting quite frustrated at not being able to remove WinFixer for the many windows continually popping up started to slow my computer down, and even freeze it at times.

So I first tried Xoftspy, which was the fastest when scanning my computer. I was pleased to have fewer pop ups, was able to remove WinFixer, and ended with a much faster internet connection.

Then with my next program, Spy Sweeper, I ran it twice and then did a full system scan. Lo and behold, Vundo was gone, no more popups and adware annoyances. I guess this might not work for everyone but it is worth a shot to download Spy Sweeper.

Being still paranoid about the health of my pc, I finally ran the the free two-week trial version of CounterSpy, for extra assurance. Now I was quite impressed as it also included a scheduler, secure file shredder, and a history cleaner that made it simple to set up weekly scans. And there are frequent definition file updates for CounterSpy’s publisher. The company seems to run a well-staffed spyware esearch department. After a scan, CounterSpy can delete, quarantine, or remove spyware. I was advised not to install Microsoft AntiSpyware alongside older versions of CounterSpy (version 1.5 and below). And it is recommended to get CounterSpy to check for online updates of definitions and program files manually.Conclusion:

To sum it all, XoftSpy was able to delete WinFixer as the program was able to uninstall WinFixer within fifteen minutes requiring a couple of restarts. As for Spy Sweeper, it managed to remove Vundo with ease. And I have no doubt that CounterSpy has done a great job of keeping my pc free of spyware. I cannot say that I have taken the best approach to solving my problems, but my pc is now running faster than ever and I have been free of WinFixer and Vundo ever since. I just have to remember to be more careful and scan my pc regularly.

One thing is for sure, there are many reliable and popular antispyware programs out there, and many helpful forum chat folk who can lend a hand with plenty of technical advice. You just have to sort out what advice and which steps to take by increasing your own awareness and understanding of your pc and the nasty world of spyware lurking around these days.

Jess Ong is a contributor/author on Security Systems for Consumerstyle.com. Consumerstyle.com looks at the online trends and styles. The security section sniffs around one of the current buzzes in the world of IT and consumers. It provides information and personal reviews about some popular software programs.www.consumerstyle.com/antispyware
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Posted under personal anti virus by greatyd on Sunday 24 January 2010 at 2:57 pm

9 Tips to Keep Your Computer Free From Spyware and Malware

In these economically strained times, computer crime such identity theft from spyware runs rampant. Adding insult to injury, many malware can permanently disable your computer. Here are some tips for how to keep your computer up and running and free of spyware, adware and other malware.

• Run a spyware removal tool. Remember that many software that claims to remove spyware s actually spyware in disguise, so be wary and download antispyware only from reputable sources.

• Avoid Microsoft Outlook. This seemingly innocent program has so many unsavory security holes in it because of the great lengths it goes through to open and interpret your data, that it’s almost impossible to run without leaving your security door open for your PC to be infected by the next virus that comes out. Use an email managing system that has a good reputation and fewer adware problems. Check the internet to research the one that is best for you.

• Avoid Microsoft Internet Explorer for the same reason as Outlook.

• Keep all Antivirus oftware up to date using the procedures that were included with it at purchase. Updates often are published daily, so update when one is offered.

• Stay current with your PC system updates. This is a high priority. If that fails, contact your manufacturer via Internet Explorer.

• Do not open an email attachment unless it’s from someone you trust, and from whom you’re expecting an attachment. Attachments should be sent separately from the email saying the attachment is coming. In other words, email your source that you will be sending an attachment in the next email, then email the attachment separately with a note. Ask senders to do the same for you.

• Use a firewall on all equipment that has this protection. If your Windows or browser box has the option of running personal firewall software, do it. You need multiple security layers, and this one is free and easy.

• Pick antiviral software with a good reputation. A computer expert can fill you in on the kind best suited for your PC. Please note that this software does not prevent the computer from getting viruses it merely cleans up some of them once the computer is infected.

• Never set up a network share from your system. This also applies to a shared printer or a shared drive. Contact an internet security person if you need a jolt of fear regarding this matter. That person will tell you that this is like leaving the door open after moving into a mansion full of priceless artwork after a community home showing.

If you factor your time and effort into the proper care and prevention of computer problems, and use award-winning antispyware to remove spyware, adware and malware, you will remain a worry-free driver on the internet super highway.

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Posted under personal anti virus by greatyd on Sunday 24 January 2010 at 4:23 am

Best Spyware Removal Software Can be Found Here

These ten steps will help you improve the security of your computer. The discovery of the virus to learn how to avoid them, the article is a must read!

The Windows password is the easiest way to make sure that you know that the use of computers. Choose a password that contains capital letters. Including a number or two significantly increase your security. Having a Windows password means that only those who are able to connect to a Windows session is the people you have access.

Password manager, you should not write your password. Using the same password for all the time, it is very easy for hackers to access your personal data. So if you can not write and did not using the same – you know how to keep track of all your password? The best way is to use a password manager. We prefer to use Roboform. Roboform is an easy to use password manager and profile platform perfectly your Internet Explorer toolbar always keep track of passwords for you. Roboform also uses a system of master password. You have a password to access all the password program. In this way you can keep your data safe.

Spyware Remover next spam, spyware on the Internet is the biggest drawback. By definition, spyware s software that secretly collects user information through the Internet connection is using the knowledge, usually for advertising purposes. Once installed, spyware onitor user activity on the Internet and transmitting information on the background to someone else. Spyware can also gather information about the e-mail address and password and credit card numbers. The amount of spyware already on your computer depends on the amount of surfing the Internet. A good rule of thumb here is to scan for spyware once a week or when the poor performance of the surface.

The virus should go without saying, but if your computer is connected to the Internet, you need antivirus software. With scans and weekly updates, you should be more protected from threats. For additional protection, which recommend using more than one anvtivirus scanner.

Firewall A firewall will continue to unwanted visitors from your computer. You can purchase a firewall or a software like ZoneAlarm or Black Ice defenders or by using a router to connect to the Internet.

In general, the sharing of files, file-sharing program is the largest security risk for you. The reason is that there are only the files that are downloading the file name and file. Easily rename a file saphead a person to download a virus or other malicious software like keyloggers. Our advice – stay away from file-sharing at all costs. If you must use, make sure you have updated antivirus software is installed and running.

In a search phrase – that it exists. http://www.symantec.com has a section on its Web site will serve you. Find out what types of viruses that exist and how to avoid them will make you a more intelligent Internet.

Anti-virus e-mail for most applications offers electronic scanning. If you’re not, you want to get a no. Scanning e-mail is to ensure that all your e-mail and video clips are safe for you and the recipient. The virus spreads quickly e-mail using your address book to spread. Do not read e-mails from people not knowing and always make sure your e-mail scanner is active.

Another way to network security, as the virus spread through computer networks. We have some tips to keep you safe. Always scan files from other computers. Even if a file you’ve brought from home. Do not allow a file stored on the network until is Digitized. The server must enable file sharing on your computer. By not allowing computer users to send files, you can neutralize a threat.

Performing weekly virus and spyware cans go a long way to keep your computer safe. Weekly defragmentation improve performance. If placed in operation, you are rewarded with a safe and proper operation of your PC. Not to mention less headaches!

Following these ten rules, it will significantly improve the performance of your computer. You can also create peace of mind that you get a new definition of security. My highest recommendation is to visit http://www.computer-viruses.co.cc


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Posted under personal anti virus by greatyd on Saturday 23 January 2010 at 2:56 pm

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Spyware

John Locke said that “no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions”, Yet as I sit here at my computer this morning, I get the feeling that the attempts being made to keep the Internet’s safe will not come to fruition soon.

Yes, I can hear you saying, “don’t be such a downer, Doug”

Well, hear me out.

Lets explore John Lockes quote shall we?

Life. Yours, mine, your loved ones. Its yours, to do with wh at you will. Well, sometimes your will is to use the Internet’s. But how secure are you? Is your Antivirus AntiSpyware and Firewall working and up to date? Do you know what is a Spam email is and not to click on the URL they provide? These decisions can affect your life if you are online.

Next, Liberty or as I prefer to think of, Freedom. To have access to particular resources without constraint. If online threats are making your life hectic, would you consider your rights violated? I would if I found out that some drive by download had installed a keylogger on my computer and then cleaned out my bank account. Or how about while you’re trying to conduct business online and you keep getting these awful pop=ups telling you about the sale at Harveys Fish Emporium.

Are your Liberties/ Freedoms being constrained yet?

Now we come to the best part, the pursuit of Spyware. Ok, so John Locke didn’t say anything about Spyware, Write your own article, this ones mine!

Threats to our online safety are growing in leaps and bounds by the day. I learned long ago, there is always someone out there who is better than anyone previously. The attacks on servers, the Bot networks, the phishing, the URL re-directs, Keyloggers, Image Spam, it just goes on and on. Your personal information is at risk every minute you are online.

I know, you have the best AntiVirus, AntiSpyware, and Firewall there is. But is it really? How do you know? When was the last time you ran “Hijack This” and uploaded the results to a help Forum like MajorGeeks, Bleeping Computer or DaniWeb? Its the only way to make sure your computer is clean. And theres no guarantee it wont become re-infected two minutes after you leave the Forum.I know it happens because I frequent these Forums and I see hundreds of freaked users pleading for help. Many are repeat submitters.

Which brings me to the whole purpose of this article. To bring into the spotlight those out there who fight everyday to help keep us safe. They sit at their computers for hours at a time, examining postings in Forums to help others they don’t even know stay out of the clutches of those who would benefit from the misfortune of others.

Ever get that feeling of helplessness that comes when your computer wont work right.

Remember? Not fun huh? These people read your postings and know your pain. Its hard to do this also, they have to help you fix your computer thru posting instructions for you to do. Miscommunication and frustrations can cause it to take longer and compound the repairs.

Then there are the organizations that go after the meanies that cause your pain.

They put out alerts and issue fixes. These include The Alliance of Security Analysis Professionals, The Anti- spyware oalition, The Council of Advocates for Relief from Malware Assimilation, The Spamhaus Project, just to name a few. There are plenty more out there that are fighting the good fight every day. The goal is a communication arena where all can participate without concern of malicious intent.

Kind of like the old days when the Internet first existed.

Back then there were “Hackers”. They were mostly driven by ego and competition to see who was the best. Now its mostly about money. Legions of Bot captured computers sending out Spam and ads going to millions and millions of unprotected servers, computers and of course, into your email. Theres also the Pharming of websites, waiting like a spider in its lair for you to show up and give you a lil driveby download of something special. You name the evil that people do and you can find it online. Thank goodness the goodness of the Internet’s is on the other side of the scale.

So, the solution? Make another one and try again? I don’t have the answer, I do know that there are good people out there who want safety for all and are making a good show of it. They deserve our thanks.

I believe there is alway bad that comes with the good. A balance or whatever. And like the other saying goes, Retaining Freedom for all requires constant vigilance.

So be vigilant.

About the Author:
Doug Woodall has a website at http://www. spyware spyware z.com There he provides free information and recommended products to combat Spyware, Viruses and other Online Nasties.
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Posted under personal anti virus by greatyd on Friday 22 January 2010 at 2:39 pm

Spyware and How to Protect your Computer From It

Spyware was in headlines for the first time in 1999 when a freeware game called ” Elf Bowling” circulated with spying software along with it. Since then spywares are creating a havoc in the computer world. Some of the downloadable software comes with a licensing agreement that a spyware program will be installed along with the requested software. But most of us do not go through the agreement properly.
Spyware exists as independent executable programs. These malicious software have the ability to monitor keystrokes, change the default home page on the Web browser, read cookies, scan files on the hard drive, install other spyware programs and even spy other applications, such as chat programs or word processors. The spyware continuously relay this information back to the person who is spying. He will either use it for advertising/marketing purposes or sell the information to another party.
Steps of protecting your computer against spyware br /> Protecting against spywares is very essential to safeguard personal identity and other vital information. There are four essential steps that are essential to safeguard your computer against this malicious software.
Updating the operating system regularly
Installing an anti virus software and updating it regularly
Utilizing the firewall software
Utilizing the anti spyware oftware
Regularly updating of the operating system
It is always essential to install all security related programs as soon as possible. One of the best ways to do it is by utilizing the automatic update option in the computer. But the problem with this is if the computer components are not genuine but pirated ones, then the automatic updating of the operating system may work. So one has to buy genuine parts and software and keep updating regularly
Installing anti virus software
Anti virus software prevents viruses from getting attached to the programs in the computer and prevent them from corrupting the files. Many reliable anti virus software are available some of which are downloadable for free from the net. But one should regularly update the antivirus software to prevent danger from newer virus threats.
The Firewall utility
Hackers use viruses and Trojan Horses to find unprotected computers and access them to delete information, steal personal information or corrupt the files. Firewall security prevents these hackers from doing these. Three types of firewall security are available
Hardware routers: for home networks connected to internet
Wireless routers: for wireless network
Software firewalls: for single computers
The anti spyware oftware
The antispyware software protects the computer from those spying the web browsing habits of the victim, will prevent unwanted pop up windows and prevent uninitiated changes in the computer settings.

Markus writes and publishes articles about spyware, adware and PC safety, and other unbiased health related topics on Independent-views.com.
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Posted under personal anti virus by greatyd on Thursday 21 January 2010 at 4:36 am

Pc Antivirus Software – Do I Need It?

PC antivirus software could be the most important program you own.  It could save you hours of frustration and heartache.  Most importantly it could save you a huge sum of money and give you piece of mind.

 

You may ask yourself this question constantly.  Do I need PC Antivirus oftware?  The answer, quite simply, is yes.  If you spend any time at all connected to the internet or moving files from other PC’s, you definitely need it.  Viruses are most commonly picked up through the internet or by opening files from an unknown source. 

 

A virus can create havoc on an unprotected computer system.  You can lose files, programs and personal data.  In some cases, you can lose everything on your pc and end up having to replace the whole thing. All of this can be prevented simply by purchasing good quality PC Antivirus oftware.  Most of these programs are relatively inexpensive and provide all of the protection you need for daily use.

 

PC Antivirus oftware comes in all shapes and sizes.  There are free antivirus programs and ones that you need to purchase and then purchase a subscription to keep them up to date.  The free software usually offer little protection and are out of date quickly.  This leaves your PC open to infection and possible data loss or damage to the system.  This is obviously not a situation that anyone wants.

 

The best choice for PC antivirus software is a paid solution which is updated frequently.  Viruses are being written all the time and if your software isn’t updated it will not detect a virus that has been written since your last update.  For this reason it is necessary to maintain a subscription to whatever software you purchase.  There may be a fee for this service but, it is a small price to pay for the peace of mind and security solid PC antivirus software will provide.

 

There is no one magic program that provides complete protection but, some of the best on the market include Norton Anti-virus , Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Trend Micro Anti-virus and Panda Anti-Virus.  Any of these quality products can provide you all of the virus protection and security you will need if updated regularly.

Don’t put your data and personal information at risk. Protect your PC from virus and spyware spyware nfections at http://www.TopVirusSoftware.com.
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Posted under personal anti virus by greatyd on Thursday 21 January 2010 at 4:36 am

Spyware – How to Protect your Computer From It

spyware as in headlines for the first time in 1999 when a freeware game called ” Elf Bowling” circulated with spying software along with it. Since then spywares are creating a havoc in the computer world. Some of the downloadable software comes with a licensing agreement that a spyware program will be installed along with the requested software. But most of us do not go through the agreement properly.
spyware spyware xists as independent executable programs. These malicious software have the ability to monitor keystrokes, change the default home page on the Web browser, read cookies, scan files on the hard drive, install other spyware programs and even spy other applications, such as chat programs or word processors. The spywares continuously relay this information back to the person who is spying. He will either use it for advertising/marketing purposes or sell the information to another party.
Steps of protecting your computer against spywares
Protecting against spywares is very essential to safeguard personal identity and other vital information. There are four essential steps that are essential to safeguard your computer against this malicious software.
* Updating the operating system regularly
* Installing an anti virus software and updating it regularly
* Utilizing the firewall software
* Utilizing the anti spyware oftware
Regularly updating of the operating system
It is always essential to install all security related programs as soon as possible. One of the best ways to do it is by utilizing the automatic update option in the computer. But the problem with this is if the computer components are not genuine but pirated ones, then the automatic updating of the operating system may work. So one has to buy genuine parts and software and keep updating regularly
Installing anti virus software
Anti virus software prevents viruses from getting attached to the programs in the computer and prevent them from corrupting the files. Many reliable anti virus software are available some of which are downloadable for free from the net. But one should regularly update the antivirus software to prevent danger from newer virus threats.
The Firewall utility
Hackers use viruses and Trojan Horses to find unprotected computers and access them to delete information, steal personal information or corrupt the files. Firewall security prevents these hackers from doing these. Three types of firewall security are available
* Hardware routers: for home networks connected to internet
* Wireless routers: for wireless network
* Software firewalls: for single computers
The Anti spyware software
The anti spyware oftware protects the computer from those spying the web browsing habits of the victim, will prevent unwanted pop up windows and prevent uninitiated changes in the computer settings.

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Posted under personal anti virus by greatyd on Wednesday 20 January 2010 at 3:08 pm

Paramount Tool for the Removal of Spyware

It is a fact that most of us ignore, every time we use internet there is a probability that our system affected by ad ware or spyware spyware ausing security problems. Most of us take spyware lightly with a feeling that it is not going to affect you. Some may be of the opinion that possession of strong antivirus software which is upgraded at regular intervals keeps your computer safe and secure. But the reality is that though antivirus software protects your system from virus it is not effective in tackling spyware You will need an anti spyware software. Suppose one doesn?t have an anti spyware oftware one should have spyware removal tool to prevent your computer from getting infected by spyware r ad ware.

With technological advancement and growing number of internet users the problem is a bit more serious coming to the issue of ad wares and spyware, Trojans etc. opening your internet sites exposes your computer to a no. of spyware. The spyware an extract your personal info like user id, passwords etc .and other confidential files if any. It can even handle your transaction details or make use of your money transaction paths. Now you might have got an idea of how serious the problem is. You may not even know when you are infected. Therefore, it is essential to download and install spyware removal tool in computer.

Searching for a good spyware program in the internet itself may drag you in to troubles sometimes. Do not fall into the false promises of the companies that offer spyware without enquiring the authenticity of the sites offer spyware downloads. Rule out the possibility of these anti spyware programs to become the real spyware spyware efore you download one into your computer. It is always good to check out the reliability of the company before you decide which spyware is to be installed in your computer. If possible always go for the brand spyware to avoid complications that are caused by the duplicate anti spyware programs.

After zeroing in you will have to locate it and buy. You can have an online purchase using their link if you have credit card or other online transaction facility. Otherwise just visit the store nearby and purchase. You may get other off versions in other sites. It may not work well. Even if you install such versions, they may not detect the spyware and it continues affecting your system. It is better to have credible version though it may cost some extra bugs.

Make sure your computer has the basic requirements to install this tool. After installing run it and get your system cleaned from the spyware and ad ware menace. After deleting the spyware and infected files install suitable anti spyware software for future protection.

Isaiah Henry is a spyware removal guru at Remove spyware dAdware.com, he enjoys providing useful information for users to their privacy online. He has written reviews on software like STOPzilla.
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Posted under personal anti virus by greatyd on Tuesday 19 January 2010 at 2:47 pm

Micro Antivirus 2009 is not What it Appears to be

When you encounter Micro Antivirus 009, you need to run the other way.  With the Internet being such an essential part of everyone’s lives these days, Internet scams are everywhere.  These new programs such as Micro Antivirus 009 are rogue anti- spyware spyware rograms that act as scanners and removers of malicious software (malware), but only serve a purpose of downloading their own malware onto your hard drive for their own profit.  With Micro omain-names.com/AntiVirus/Adware-Spyware-Removal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" > Antivirus 009, this program will actually download its Trojan horses through video codecs that are needed to watch certain movies online.  When you download the video codecs, you are also downloading the Trojan horses that will install Micro Antivirus 2009.  Once you are on your computer after this download has occurred, you will begin to be overwhelmed with fake security warnings from this program.  The program will try to convince you that you have malware on your computer that is going to do some serious damage.  Once you are convinced of this, then they will get you to purchase their full version which promises to remove the malware for you.  However, the program cannot and will not remove or find any actual malware.  It is all a ploy to make money off of you.The scam does not end here, unfortunately.  The program has the potential to record your key strokes, lifting your credit card information or any other potentially profitable information that they can steal from you.  The malware is not put on your computer just to mess up your hard drive.The recognizable signs of having malware on your computer are easy to detect.  Your computer will begin to slow down dramatically.  We all know how slow or fast our computer is normally; when you notice a sudden slow down of your computer, it is most likely because of all of the pop up ads that Micro Antivirus 009 is throwing at you.  Also, your homepage may change without your consent.  These are all signs that you can take notice of in order to protect your computer and your information from being sabotaged.Once you notice these signs, immediately contact an expert to get rid of this malware.  This is so important.  You do not want your computer to have a problem, and more importantly, you do not want your personal and confidential information to be mistreated by strangers.  You cannot just hit “uninstall” on your computer.  These malware programs hide in temporary files that name themselves to look like important parts of your computer’s operating system, so deleting the files one by one yourself may not even work.  Malware was not invented to merely slow down your computer.  It was invented to scam innocent computer users into making the mistake of downloading software and giving up access to their personal information for someone else’s profit.  So, fight back, find an expert to get rid of that malware for good!  And please, click responsibly.

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Posted under personal anti virus by greatyd on Monday 18 January 2010 at 2:47 pm

Is Your Computer Safe From Spyware

Spyware is the virtual plague of the new Millenium. You no longer have to receive emails with viruses n them or even click on dangerous links on websites. Simply surfing the web can now leave you wide open to the scourge of spyware. You may also hear spyware eferred to as malware.

What is spyware?

Spyware is when a program is placed on your PC without your consent. The most common way for this to happen is when you install a separate application such as a file sharing program or free download utility on your computer. The program you install also places some “extra” programs on your PC. These extra programs perform tasks from recording what websites you visit to popping up ads on your screen. More worrying are the spyware programs that record everything you type on your keyboard. That’s right. Your most private instant messages, emails and chat room discussions can easily be stored and transmitted without your approval. Scary stuff!

Are there different types of spyware?

There are many different classifications of spyware ut the following are the most dangerous types:

adware

The most common type of spyware. These are small programs which sit on your computer waiting for you to go online. Once the adware detects that you’re connected to the Internet it starts sending you popup, popover and popunder ads for anything from airline tickets to porn site membership. Not only that but information on your viewing habits is then sold on to marketing companies who will then send you more junk email and popup ads than you ever thought possible.

Browser Hijacker

These are just plain annoying. These install themselves on your computer and change your default homepage and search engine to something else. Every time you start your web browser it will bring you to a page filled with ads, porn or other unwanted material. This interrupts your web browsing and is intensely annoying. Most browser hijackers are also data miners. A data mining program reports your web browsing habits to a central database. This information is then sold on to marketing companies.

Keyboard Logger

These programs are designed for one thing – theft. When you log in to your online banking these can record your PIN number. When you check your private email account these programs can record your password. Keyboard loggers are potentially one of the most damaging pieces of spyware ecause of the potential financial dangers and theft of personal information.

Modem Hijacker

Potentially the most costly spyware. Modem hijackers are also referred to as diallers. Diallers normally install themselves to your computer via a virus infection or from warez, mp3 or adult websites. A dialler is a small piece of software that will dial long distance, premium rate phone numbers when you’re not at your PC. These phone numbers are normally for adult chat line services located in Russia, China, South America and the Phillipines. I have personally seen unlucky victims receive $2,000 bills for one month of telephone calls.

How do you remove spyware spyware rom your PC?

Thankfully several responsible companies have made it their mission to help eradicate the menace of spyware. You’ll need 2 – 3 programs to remove spyware from your PC. The first of these is Ad Aware which is a free download. The second application is Spybot Search and Destroy which is also a free download. Last but not least I’d recommend also getting yourself a copy of CrapCleaner 1.0. These applications can only remove the spyware already on your PC – they cannot protect your PC from being cluttered with new spyware.

How do you stop spyware infecting your PC?

1. Do not click on links offering free movies, competitions, prize draws, free software or anything that looks suspicious. If it looks like a dog, smells like a dog and walks like a dog… well it’s a dog.

2. Install firewall software. This is absolutely critical for Broadband or Highspeed users. All computers connected to the Internet today should have firewall software installed – regardless of your connection speed.

3. Make sure your antivirus software is updated. Good antivirus software can find and delete the most harmful types of spyware

If you’d like more information on fighting viruses rop by www.affiliate-advocate.com for our spyware fighting guide.

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Posted under personal anti virus by greatyd on Monday 18 January 2010 at 4:28 am

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