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FaceTime Security Labs announced the discovery of a worm that steals users? banking details, usernames and passwords. The worm, known as MW.Orc, is propagating through Orkut, Google?s social networking site, as users launch an executable file disguised as a JPEG. Google has a temporary fix in place |
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Steganography is the art and science of writing hidden messages in such a way that no one apart from the intended recipient knows of the existence of the message; this is in contrast to cryptography, where the existence of the message itself is not disguised, but the content is obscured. The word "S |
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Research experts at FaceTime Security Labs identified and reported a new threat today affecting Yahoo! Messenger. A self-propagating worm, named yhoo32.explr, installs "Safety Browser" and hijacks the Internet Explorer homepage, leading users to a site that puts spyware on their PCs. Because Safety |
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Every know and then we get an unusual e-mail from the readers at SpywareGuide. This particular case is around what can happen when traces of potentially illegal material is found a person's hard drive. We are making no judgements on this persons case, but we feel it is landmark in how the situation |
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Finally the FTC acts and this time they are going after a new breed of extortion ware. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM, P2P and Spyware Greynets. |
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Everyone wants legislation to curb the growing threat of spyware. But what happens if the legislation is poorly written? SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM, P2P and Spyware Greynets. |
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Ok this is not an article, but we wanted to highlight some of the nice reviews people send in via Amazon. Thanks so much for your feedback, our staff and volunteers appreciate the kind words and encouragements. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for |
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Media research on identity theft, crimes and related legislation. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM, P2P and Spyware Greynets. |
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SPYBLOCK Act would require consent, uninstall capabilities for software. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM, P2P and Spyware Greynets. |
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Every digital document has its own hidden trail. Preserve your privacy with this free add-on for Office 2003. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM, P2P and Spyware Greynets. |
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Bad behavior and software. Questions we ask about the software we analyze. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM, P2P and Spyware Greynets. |
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Free games sound good, everyone loves a free game. That us until the game becomes evading all the pop-ups, adware installs and other garbage put on your PC. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM, P2P and Spyware Greynets |
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One fateful day, while walking the halls of a CNET spyware conference last year Wayne Porter meets up with Chris Boyd and they team to make-up one of the key elements in Facetime Communication's Security Labs. This is a transcript from part one of their interview with Jeff Molander at Thoughtshapers |
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Ever wonder what goes down in the back channels and dark alleys of the Internet? How spyware hunters find and penetrate botnets? Don't just read about- now you can hear it on your PC, download it to your iPod or device of your choice. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, |
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This is only a small taste of what is yet to come as Jeff Molander interviews a pair of Facetime Security Lab's top guns on a botnet bust that will astound you. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM, P2P and Spyware Greyn |
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Phishing Incident Reporting and Termination (PIRT) Squad formed. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM, P2P and Spyware Greynets. |
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This is Part TWO of a series of writeups focusing on the recent threat to E-Commerce systems via potential IM (Instant Messaging) attack vectors and more besides, by way of a remotely installed administration tool and custom-built script, designed... |
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Just when you thought it was safe to back into the waters the world of IM just become far more malicious than ever. An attack that can even occur from a trusted source. Beware- clicking that link can open up Pandora's box. SpywareGuide articles are... |
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No part of the Internet is truly safe and one part of the Internet that frequently gets neglected in defense is instant messenging. This SpywareGuide.com special report covers a potent Greynet threat that takes advantage of user's lax defenses and... |
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If we had the chance to read a blogger fragment from the future what might it say? What might it teach us about our behavior today? SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM,... |
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The best protection against your adversary (boss, spouse or criminal) finding incriminating evidence against you left behind on a hard disk, is make sure they do not have access to it. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications,... |
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What's in a EULA also known as an End User License Agreement.
We take one apart for you. Before you download that software or must have digital trinket READ THE FINE PRINT. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing... |
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Recently 180solutions, an adware company struggling with getting their rogue affiliates under control, took the time to share with us their Code of Conduct for distributors. The question looming on everyone's mind is can 180solutions reign in their... |
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The three leading network providers and other industry leaders meet to create a code of conduct with the purpose of enforcing ethical behavior among adware software vendors. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing... |
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Are you completely new to the world of XP? Try this book on how to manage, tweak, fix and get your hands around the XP operating system. Well written to acquaint the novice user with intermediate XP concepts. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by... |
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A new service called Zillow allows you to easily access the value of your home...and your neighbors and even their neighbors. SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM, P2P and Spyware Greynets. |
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The Treasury Department has released a DVD that informs consumers about identity theft, how to protect themselves against it and what to do if they fall victim. The DVD, entitled ?Identity Theft: Outsmarting the Crooks,? features a resource library of downloadable materials, including sample forms |
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You got mail! And probably not the mail you wanted... SpywareGuide articles are sponsored by FaceTime Communications, providing solutions for securing and controlling IM, P2P and Spyware Greynets. |
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