Computers Security Malicious Software Spyware and Adware

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• Spyware Warrior   - Blog of spyware news developments, testing results for anti-spyware products, details of rogue products and forums providing advice and support for people with spyware infections.

• AntiSpy Web - Anti-spyware software downloads, prevention articles, and live threat alerts.
• Anti-Spyware Coalition - A group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.
• AntiVirusHelp - Provides step-by-step anti-spyware and firewall installation instructions intended for novice users.
• AnySpyware - An article database that also includes human HijackThis log analysis.
• The Art of Noh - A weblog on security, spyware, viruses and malware in general by Costin G. Raiu.
• Ben Edelman - Doctoral student involved in spyware related research and investigations into associated unethical practices. Includes research papers, news, biography and presentations given.
• CEXX Org - Counterexploitation - Detailed descriptions of various spyware, adware, and other parasitic software. Includes instructions for removing many common and not-so-common spyware and adware programs.
• Check Processes - Online application that scans screenshots of the Windows Task Manager and analyzes listed processes for possible infections.
• Complete Computer Security - A multitude of links assembled by David Woodsmall to articles and websites pertaining hacker and threat protection.
• D. Dugan & Company - A collection of articles about spyware removal and protection tactics, all of which are written by users.
• Database of Spyware Project - Open database provides information on spyware and other malware, along with manual removal instructions.
• Destroy Adware - Provides definitions of common malware terms and tutorials on how to protect against malware.
• Doxdesk - Information on how to prevent infection, lists of reputable and rogue products, database of known parasites and glossary of terms.
• Free Internet Security.info - News, articles, guides, and information about how to keep computers secure from spyware and adware.
• FreeSpywareFixes - A collection of articles that pertain to Spyware and Adware, all by different authors.
• It Pays To Read License Agreements - Explains that if a person gets spyware and adware on his or her computer, it could be because he or she agreed to it.
• MalekTips - Software-specific tips provided for several popular antispyware applications.
• Malware Help.org - News article database featuring articles submitted by users about malicious software threats.
• Malwarebytes - Service offering removal tools and prevention advice.
• MalwareInfo - Library of Windows memory processes that constitute spyware and adware threats. Provides information on process scanning for novice users.
• McAfee SiteAdvisor Blog - A blog published by the McAfee SiteAdvisor team pertaining discovered spyware companies and tactics.
• Pctorium Computer Management - A website dedicated to helping users learn about computers and how to fix spyware, adware, viruses, trojans or any other issues you may have.
• The Perfect Computer - Advice for novice users on which free anti-spyware software applications to install on their systems.
• Process ID - List of common Windows processes with information on what they are and if they are a threat to a PC. Additionally includes a list of software used to remove spyware and viruses.
• ProcessLibrary - Windows processes listed by name; a resource for determining whether a particular process is necessary, superfluous or even harmful.
• Security Cadets - A resource with guides for novice users and news about the spyware field, with a discussion help forum.
• Spy Watchman - Weblog and news site regarding developments and removal tips.
• Spyware Adware Removal - A database of spyware-related articles and weblog entries.
• Spyware Alert - An archive of spyware-related news articles.
• Spyware Daily - Spyware news blog with news about the latest threats and news from the industry.
• Spyware Killa - Information on harmful programs is provided with instructions on how to remove them from the computer and a list of malicious cookies.
• Spyware Removal - Information and resources regarding spyware and how to remove it. Get up-to-date information and removal instructions regarding the latest spyware and adware threats.
• Spyware Security - A weblog with news articles pertaining to internet and spyware protection.
• Spyware Sucks - News and analysis of emergent malware threats.
• SpywareInfo - Forums offering assistance on spyware removal. Also offer a weekly newsletter, a chat room and an online scan provided by XBlock.
• Spyware's Most Wanted - Instructions for beginners on how to install and use the most common paid and free anti-spyware products.
• TeMerc Internet Countermeasures - Information on preventative measures, details of the malware community good guys and bad guys, and of specific spyware threats. Includes help forums.
• Trend Labs Anti-Malware Blog - A blog published by Trend Micro reporting on recent malware outbreaks and discovered software exploits.
• Unwanted Links - Explains the threat of malicious software, how to detect it, and how to remove it. Also discusses who it affects and how it affects them.
• Vitalsecurity.org - A blog concerning spyware, malware, and mistakes that several of the big computer companies make.
• Webhelper's CWS Diaries - An online diary about the dealings of the companies that publish and distribute spyware and other threats.
• What-is-exe Process Database - Directory of computer processes, including those associated with spyware applications.
• Wikipedia - Spyware - A very detailed look at what spyware is, how it attaches itself to computers, and the common methods of prevention.

• AIM: Getting More than You Bargained For - eSecurityPlanet columnist Ray Everett-Church says AOL's Instant Messenger software gives him more than he bargained for. (September, 2005)
• SecurityFocus - Article about spyware keyloggers, how they work, how to remove them and prevention of keystroke capture. (April 14, 2005)