BEWARE YOU COULD BE IN DANGER OF SPYWARE!!!!!!!!
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A Spyware is computer software that is secretly installed on a personal computer without the user's informed consent, to intercept or take partial control over the user's interaction with the computer.Spyware programs can collect various types of personal information, such as Internet surfing habit, sites that have been visited, and can also interfere with user control of the computer in other ways, such as installing additional software, redirecting Web browser activity, blindly accessing websites that will cause more harmful viruses, or diverting advertisingrevenue to a third party. Spyware can even change computer settings, resulting in slow connection speeds, different home pages, and loss of Internet or other programs.To further deepen the understanding of spyware, a more formal classification of its included software types is captured under the term 'privacy-invasive' software.http://www.saintmayor.blogspot.comIn tackling the menace associated with spyware, a small industry has sprung up dealing in anti-spyware software. Running anti-spyware software has become a widely recognized element of computer security best practices for Microsoft Windows desktop computers.A number of jurisdictions have passed anti-spyware laws, which usually target any software thatis surreptitiously installed to control a user's computer.http://www.mistermayowa.blogspot.com
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Avoiding spyware terrorism
how to avoid spyware terrorism when online. http://www.leaders-mayor.blogspot.com and http://cybersecretsmasters.blogspot.com
spyware does not usually self-replicate like worms and viruses do, however, spyware by design exploits infected computers for commercial gain. Typical tactics implenting this goal include delivery of unsolicited pop-up advertisements; theft of personal information (including financial information such as credit card numbers); monitoring of Web-browsing activity for marketing purposes; or routing of HTTP requests to advertising sites.As stated earlier, Spyware does not directly spread in the manner of a computer virus or worm: generally, an infected system does not attempt to transmit the infection to other computers. Instead, spyware gets on a system through deception of the user or through exploitation of software vulnerabilities.Most spyware is installed without users' knowledge. Since they tend not to install software if they know that it will disrupt their working environment and compromise their privacy, spyware deceives users, either by piggybacking on a piece of desirable software such as Kazaa, or by tricking them into installing it (the Trojan horse method).Some "rogue" anti-spyware programs masquerade as security software, while being spyware themselves.The distributor of spyware usually presents the program as a useful utility—for instance as a "Web accelerator" or as a helpful software agent. Users download and install the software without immediately suspecting that it could cause harm.For example, Bonzi Buddy, a program bundled with spyware and targeted at children, claims that: He will explore the Internet with you as your very own friend and sidekick! He can talk, walk, joke, browse, search, e-mail, and download like no other friend you've ever had! He even has the ability to compare prices on the products you love and help you save money! Best of all, he's FREE! How pathetic! http://www.greatestjokesonline.blogspot.com
spyware does not usually self-replicate like worms and viruses do, however, spyware by design exploits infected computers for commercial gain. Typical tactics implenting this goal include delivery of unsolicited pop-up advertisements; theft of personal information (including financial information such as credit card numbers); monitoring of Web-browsing activity for marketing purposes; or routing of HTTP requests to advertising sites.As stated earlier, Spyware does not directly spread in the manner of a computer virus or worm: generally, an infected system does not attempt to transmit the infection to other computers. Instead, spyware gets on a system through deception of the user or through exploitation of software vulnerabilities.Most spyware is installed without users' knowledge. Since they tend not to install software if they know that it will disrupt their working environment and compromise their privacy, spyware deceives users, either by piggybacking on a piece of desirable software such as Kazaa, or by tricking them into installing it (the Trojan horse method).Some "rogue" anti-spyware programs masquerade as security software, while being spyware themselves.The distributor of spyware usually presents the program as a useful utility—for instance as a "Web accelerator" or as a helpful software agent. Users download and install the software without immediately suspecting that it could cause harm.For example, Bonzi Buddy, a program bundled with spyware and targeted at children, claims that: He will explore the Internet with you as your very own friend and sidekick! He can talk, walk, joke, browse, search, e-mail, and download like no other friend you've ever had! He even has the ability to compare prices on the products you love and help you save money! Best of all, he's FREE! How pathetic! http://www.greatestjokesonline.blogspot.com
spyware and dangers to your system
spyware and system terrorism written by mayowa olufemi alabi(http://www.mistermayowa.blogspot.com)
Adware normaly refers to software that installs a reminder service or spawns targeted adsas you surf. These advertisements are referred to in the advertising industry asinterstitials or simply ?pop-ups?. They might also profile your surfing habits, shoppinghabits and most gather information in aggregate.http://www.leader-mayor.blogspot.comSpyware,on the other hand refers to software used to monitor actual computer activity.it can log your keystrokes which opens up all you do on your computerto the eyes of prying spies. The problem this portends is worsened greatly in environments where different users have access to a single computer systems such as . a local a cyber cafe, a company system, college machines, etc. These are typical targets for a thief who wants to quickly grab information from unsuspecting users.A cyber thief needn't be technically skilled to install a keylogger spyware to retrieveyour personal information. Once the installation is deployed, the thief can get vital information e-mailed back to them or the software will create a "backdoor" where the spy can log into the machine and retrieve keystroke or snapshot logs. People must exercise even more caution when using public computer systems and realize that in open computing environments there are situations that can leave them vulnerable to fraud and harm.Certainly, the most dangerous threats to privacy in the digital is the activity of spyware.Spyware can be used to covertly gather all types of confidential information and in most cases the user has no idea the information is being taken. This form of threat gives the spy access to everything you do online including usernames, passwords, online shopping purchases and e-mail or chat correspondence.This can be very disastrous. http://www.saintmayor.blogspot.com
Adware normaly refers to software that installs a reminder service or spawns targeted adsas you surf. These advertisements are referred to in the advertising industry asinterstitials or simply ?pop-ups?. They might also profile your surfing habits, shoppinghabits and most gather information in aggregate.http://www.leader-mayor.blogspot.comSpyware,on the other hand refers to software used to monitor actual computer activity.it can log your keystrokes which opens up all you do on your computerto the eyes of prying spies. The problem this portends is worsened greatly in environments where different users have access to a single computer systems such as . a local a cyber cafe, a company system, college machines, etc. These are typical targets for a thief who wants to quickly grab information from unsuspecting users.A cyber thief needn't be technically skilled to install a keylogger spyware to retrieveyour personal information. Once the installation is deployed, the thief can get vital information e-mailed back to them or the software will create a "backdoor" where the spy can log into the machine and retrieve keystroke or snapshot logs. People must exercise even more caution when using public computer systems and realize that in open computing environments there are situations that can leave them vulnerable to fraud and harm.Certainly, the most dangerous threats to privacy in the digital is the activity of spyware.Spyware can be used to covertly gather all types of confidential information and in most cases the user has no idea the information is being taken. This form of threat gives the spy access to everything you do online including usernames, passwords, online shopping purchases and e-mail or chat correspondence.This can be very disastrous. http://www.saintmayor.blogspot.com
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