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Security from A to Z: Spyware
November 28, 2006
Software that covertly monitors the actions of a PC user is getting more sophisticated. Part of a series on hot security topics.
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Zombies continue to chase Windows PCs
October 24, 2006
Of 4 million Windows PCs found to be infected with malicious software, half were running malicious remote control software.
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Advertisers may face public humiliation over adware
February 10, 2006
U.S. Federal Trade Commission may put companies that use adware to advertise their products up for public humiliation.
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Spyware Adware Killer 1
Remove spyware and adware on your computer.
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Zombie tool makes use of Windows, antivirus flaws
November 30, 2006
Bot software that turns PCs into zombies spreads via holes in Symantec and Microsoft products.
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Spyware fight attracts a crowd
February 10, 2006
Four groups have come out swinging to combat the download nuisance--but will their efforts be self-defeating?
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Sunbelt Software
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Time Warner Inc.
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Spyware tunnels in on Winamp flaw
February 4, 2006
Miscreants are exploiting a recently disclosed security bug in Winamp to install spyware on machines running the media player software.
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PC Adware Diagnosis Tool 1
Scan and remove adware on your system.
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Microsoft: Zombies most prevalent Windows threat
June 12, 2006
Scan finds that more than 60 percent of compromised PCs are infected with bot software.
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Adware Agent 4.31
Prevent adware and spyware programs from installing on your system.
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Zombie PCs being sent to steal IDs
March 14, 2005
Botnets, or networks of compromised PCs, are increasingly being used for identity theft and installing spyware, a new report says.
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GaruYac Antivirus 4
Protect your computer against viruses, trojans, and other malware.
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PC Adware Spyware Removal 2.1
Get rid of spyware and adware on your PC.
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Spyware Protection Pro 2.0
permanently remove spyware & Adware
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Mastr Scan 14.8
Scan and remove known threats from your system.
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SpyRemover 3.04
Detect and remove spyware, adware, and hacker tools.
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Malware Remover Backdoor Guard 1.2
Protect your PC from hackers, Trojan horses, and malicious software.
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WinPatrol 28.1.2013
Learn more about programs running on your system and be notified to any critical system changes.
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