Spyware: Stealthy and Deadly

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Spyware: Stealthy and Deadly By Aylmer Or

Spyware: Stealthy and Deadly Origin What is Spyware? Types of Spyware How does it work? Solution / Prevention Questions

Origin Surfaced on the internet through many “free programs” - “No such thing as a free lunch” - P2P file-sharing programs like Kazaa – Programs are implemented with tracking software, hence the name. Infected Websites Pop Up ads

What is Spyware? Spyware is Internet jargon for Advertising Supported software (Adware). Little nasty programs that invade your computer without you knowing. They allow the transfer of personal info over the internet, modify or destroy personal files or attempt to take over the computer system.

Types of Spyware Tracking cookies Browser Hijackers - Examples :Kazaa, Gator, Morpheous, Emule....etc Browser Hijackers - Examples: pop up ads when not on internet, home page is changed, new shortcuts/toolbars.etc Monitoring Software / Hardware - Examples: Keyloggers, Chat loggers, Pw Recorders.etc

How does it Work? Tracking Cookies Browser Hijackers Works by installing programs on your system to store your personal information using cookies) Tracks your personal info, hence the name. Credit card numbers, passwords, usernames...etc goes to companies or individuals. Browser Hijackers uses similar tracking component technology to lurk into your computer without you knowing Monitoring Software / Hardware uses software or hardware place on your computer to track the letters you type or take snapshots of it.

Solution / Prevention Do not attempt to REMOVE SPYWARE yourself. Many items are connected to system files or programs or all over the place. Use Spyware Removal Software Example : Ad-Aware, Spybot S&D Prevention: Anti Spyware Software Change Internet Browser: Use Mozilla (http://www.mozilla.org) or Avant Browser (http://www.avantbrowser.com) Increase IE Security Be Smart and use Common Sense (Don’t Install GATOR!!!)

Questions?