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Spyware and adware blocker update

Dec 15, 2003 11:49AM PST

I'm using Spybot SD, Adaware, Spywareblaster, Spywareguard .. (which are the most said program to be used in this forum..)

But I notice there are no update for sometimes for those program. The last update is almost two weeks ago.

Are there no new threat? -- (I certainly hope so..)

Thank You

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Re:Spyware and adware blocker update
Dec 15, 2003 1:45PM PST
Are there no new threat?

I doubt that there are no new threats. Marianna always posts new variants of spyware programs. You can also find some new spyware or its variants at http://vil.mcafee.com/recent.asp the new threats (Program - not virus, not trojan but spywares or adwares).

Mail Wiper and their "Marketing" techniques seems new. Many users reported in Spywareinfo forum of seeing Spy Wiper as Spyware and Hijacker - http://forums.spywareinfo.com/?showforum=11
More: http://www.netrn.net/archives/000195.html and http://www.tommytrojan.blogspot.com/2003_11_23_tommytrojan_archive.html#106969957540138115

I haven't check SpywareBlaster, Ad-aware or Spybot - S&D detection list to find out if we are protected from this Spy Wiper or Mail Wiper threats.
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Re:Spyware and adware blocker update
Dec 15, 2003 2:43PM PST
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I have download ..
Dec 15, 2003 11:00PM PST

all the update mention.

Thank You and,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year..

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(NT)You're Welcome and Happy Holidays To YOU :)
Dec 15, 2003 11:59PM PST

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