Published in January 6th, 2009
NetScreenWatch is a form of spyware affecting all versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system. This is a medium risk spyware application, but it can cause loss of private data. If you are infected, various files will be created on your computer. In the program files directory, a Net Screen Watcher folder will be created. [...]
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Published in January 1st, 2009
This is just a timely reminder that every PC is at risk of malware, viruses and loss of private/personal data. So if you haven’t yet taken steps to ensure that you are protected, now is a good time to start. With a little maintenance you can be pretty confident that you will never get hacked [...]
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Published in December 30th, 2008
This is a high risk spyware affecting all versions of the Windows Operating system. The spyware drops infected files and creates registry entries on an infected computer. It then has the ability to open a backdoor for further malware downloads and/or hacker access. If infected, your private data is also at risk, including passwords and [...]
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Published in December 19th, 2008
CompuSpy is spyware that affects all versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system. When installed the program will create various file entries and registry keys. A folder will be created in Program Files called “CompuSpy”. This program is used primarily as a keylogger. It can record keystrokes, user data, passwords, urls, mouse actions, dates and [...]
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Published in December 16th, 2008
Chromeinject.A is a new trojan affecting all versions of the Windows operating system. This trojan affects systems with Mozilla Firefox installed. The trojan will copy itself to files in the Firefox installation folder. The trojan will attempt to steal personal data and website login information. The data being stolen is only when accessing certain websites. [...]
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Published in December 11th, 2008
This is a low risk form of spyware that is currently affecting all versions of Windows operating system. While it is relatively low risk, it has been spreading with numerous reports. Once installed onto a computer, this spyware can monitor computer usage and gather user information. Various types of private user info can be gathered. [...]
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Published in December 4th, 2008
A new worm is currently affecting all versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system. This worm acts as a mass mailer and grabs email addresses from infected computers. As with most modern worms, it spreads by copying itself to removable media and hard drives on infected computers. The worm will email itself to addresses harvested [...]
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Published in November 24th, 2008
This is a medium risk worm affecting all versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system and is also known as “Downadup”. The worm spreads via the Windows Server Service RPC exploit. The worm will create a randomly named .dll file on infected computers. It will also remove Windows system restore points. The worm will then [...]
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Published in November 10th, 2008
If you are looking for another great spyware removal tool to add to your toolkit, then this is one of the best out there. Spyware Doctor (from PC Tools) has been around for years and this product has won numerous awards. It has gone through many revisions over time, but is now one of the [...]
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Published in November 5th, 2008
The Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) from Microsoft is a product that is definitely worth having in your arsenal against malware and spyware. Microsoft have been improving this product over the years and it’s now a pretty decent malware removal tool. It is compatible with Windows VIsta, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Server 2003. It [...]
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