Version: 2008
home
reviews
news
downloads
cnet tv
HOLIDAY HELP DESK:
Broadcasting live at 1:00 p.m., PT
log in
join CNET
welcome,
my profile
log out
Home
Reviews
News
Downloads
CNET TV
American Express-Savings
Ultimate Holiday Tech Guide
Content from CNET tagged with
adware
[x]
,
security
[x]
Show Results by
View by image
View by list
View by:
Show All
News
(27)
Downloads
(8)
Narrow Your Results
spyware
(25)
anti-spyware
(15)
PC
(14)
Microsoft Windows
(10)
Microsoft Corp.
(8)
virus
(8)
e-mail
(7)
trojan horse
(7)
software company
(6)
threat
(6)
security company
(5)
Web browser
(5)
rootkit
(4)
antivirus
(4)
180Solutions
(4)
1
|
2
Next
Product Reviews, Downloads, News Stories
Showing
1-20
of
35
results found
Downloads
Malware Remover Backdoor Guard 1.2
Protect your PC from hackers, Trojan horses, and malicious software.
TAGS:
malware
,
protection
,
adware
,
trojan horse
,
virus
,
firewall
,
security
,
monitor
,
e-mail
,
PC
Downloads
AVG Email Server Edition 9.0.700
Virus and spyware protection for e-mail servers.
TAGS:
e-mail server
,
Microsoft Exchange Server
,
adware
,
anti-spyware
,
server
,
trojan horse
,
virus
,
e-mail
,
spyware
,
security
Downloads
Hosts File Updater 1.1
Download and update your host file to block harmful Web sites.
TAGS:
adware
,
spyware
,
Web browser
,
Microsoft Windows
,
security
News
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.
TAGS:
adware
,
spyware
,
security
,
monitor
,
PC
Downloads
SurfSecret PestPatrol 4.2.38
Protect your system from Trojan horses, spyware, adware, and hacker tools.
TAGS:
PestPatrol
,
pest
,
adware
,
spyware
,
threat
,
security
,
trojan horse
,
database
News
iTunes IM worm drops adware
July 21, 2005
Worm found on AOL's Instant Messenger network carries a file that masquerades as iTunes software and installs adware.
TAGS:
adware
,
Trend Micro Inc.
,
AOL Instant Messenger
,
worm
,
security company
,
instant messenger
,
Apple iTunes
,
America Online Inc.
,
Apple Computer
,
IM
,
security
,
virus
,
PC
News
Start-up Robot Genius deploys new security technology
April 30, 2007
Threefold software package is designed to address all sides of malicious software problems.
TAGS:
malicious software
,
security technology
,
robot
,
rootkit
,
adware
,
spyware
,
security
News
Deal may mean shifting adware model
April 8, 2005
180Solutions buys one of its distributors, saying it wants to clean up abuses.
TAGS:
180Solutions
,
distributor
,
Ben Edelman
,
adware
,
security company
,
toolbar
,
security
,
Google Inc.
,
Microsoft Windows
News
Netscape 8.1 takes aim at spyware
January 25, 2006
The latest browser from the AOL division is designed to bolster security with automatic scanning for spyware and adware.
TAGS:
Netscape 8.1
,
Netscape Communications Corp.
,
Time Warner Inc.
,
RSS
,
phishing
,
Web browser
,
spyware
,
America Online Inc.
,
adware
,
security
News
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.
TAGS:
Windows PC
,
malicious software
,
zombie
,
threat
,
adware
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
PC
,
security
,
spyware
,
Microsoft Windows
News
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.
TAGS:
bot
,
Symantec Corp.
,
flaw
,
variant
,
SpyBot
,
antivirus
,
adware
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
security
,
spyware
,
PC
,
Microsoft Windows
News
Service promises secure 'googling'
May 15, 2006
Free Scandoo service tags results of Google and other online searches to help fend off spyware and unwelcome content.
TAGS:
ScanSafe
,
search result
,
security company
,
Internet search
,
McAfee Inc.
,
search engine
,
adware
,
Google Inc.
,
spyware
,
Yahoo! Inc.
,
security
News
Clueless about cookies or spyware?
February 3, 2005
You're not alone. Spyware-removal tools that list different kinds of unwanted software may confuse people as much as they protect.
TAGS:
Richard Smith
,
EarthLink Inc.
,
spyware
,
audit
,
threat
,
search result
,
software company
,
adware
,
bank
,
anti-spyware
,
person
,
Internet Service Provider
,
malware
,
security
,
PC
News
Symantec files suit to label adware
June 8, 2005
Lawsuit seeks right to detect Hotbar's toolbar programs as adware--a new move in the tug of war between security providers and marketers.
TAGS:
Sunbelt Software
,
Symantec Corp.
,
adware
,
lawsuit
,
security software company
,
software company
,
anti-spyware
,
toolbar
,
California
,
spyware
,
security
,
Microsoft Outlook
,
Microsoft Internet Explorer
,
Web browser
,
e-mail
,
Microsoft Corp.
News
Russian hackers hawked Windows exploit for $4,000
February 3, 2006
Competing hacker groups in Russia were peddling the exploit code involved in attacks on Britain's Parliament, company says.
TAGS:
Kaspersky Lab
,
Microsoft Windows Metafile
,
WMF vulnerability
,
exploit
,
security company
,
Russia
,
adware
,
anti-spyware
,
security
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
e-mail
,
Microsoft Windows
News
Trojan delivers unwanted gift to Windows PCs
December 29, 2005
Attack exploits unpatched hole in Windows to drop adware, spyware or other stealth programs that can compromise the PC.
TAGS:
Microsoft Windows Metafile
,
Kaspersky Lab
,
service pack
,
trojan horse
,
adware
,
spyware
,
Microsoft Corp.
,
security
,
Microsoft Windows
,
PC
News
Check Point to offer corporate anti-spyware
November 7, 2005
Another security software company unveils anti-spyware applications for businesses.
TAGS:
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
,
anti-spyware
,
McAfee Inc.
,
spyware
,
Symantec Corp.
,
adware
,
antivirus
,
security
News
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.
TAGS:
Sunbelt Software
,
Winamp
,
NullSoft
,
security bug
,
flaw
,
security company
,
spyware
,
Time Warner Inc.
,
media player
,
security
,
adware
,
PC
News
Adware maker sues over 'high risk' designation
December 2, 2005
180solutions files suit against Zone Labs for allegedly warning some customers about its products.
TAGS:
180Solutions
,
Zone Labs Inc.
,
anti-spyware
,
adware
,
suit
,
software product
,
risk
,
Washington
,
security
,
uninstall
,
keyboard
,
mouse
News
180solutions upgrades security
December 7, 2005
Adware maker launches new software product software product that detects fraud more effectively than earlier offerings.
TAGS:
180Solutions
,
software product
,
fraud
,
Zone Labs Inc.
,
anti-spyware
,
adware
,
security
1
|
2
Next
Sponsored matches for
"security"
My Lists
My software updates
log in
|
join CNET