1. Spyware: Stealthy and Deadly
By Aylmer Or

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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 ( or Avant Browser (
Increase IE Security
Be Smart and use Common Sense (Don’t Install GATOR!!!)

8. Questions?