Spyware and Adware Malicious Software Security

Spyware and Adware are increasingly common and closely related forms of malicious software. Beyond being an invasion of privacy and an annoyance to many users, spyware and adware programs are often poorly written, exposing victims to browser and operating system instability and insecurity, and often burrow deeply into critical operating system components making their removal a dangerous time consuming process.

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• SecurityFocus - Article about spyware keyloggers, how they work, how to remove them and prevention of keystroke capture.
  
• 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.
  
• Spyware Security - A weblog with news articles pertaining to internet and spyware protection.
  
• What-is-exe Process Database - Directory of computer processes, including those associated with spyware applications.
  
• Database of Spyware Project - Open database provides information on spyware and other malware, along with manual removal instructions.
  
• Spyware's Most Wanted - Instructions for beginners on how to install and use the most common paid and free anti-spyware products.
  
• AntiVirusHelp - Provides step-by-step anti-spyware and firewall installation instructions intended for novice users.
  
• 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.
  
• Doxdesk - Information on how to prevent infection, lists of reputable and rogue products, database of known parasites and glossary of terms.
  
• Spyware Sucks - News and analysis of emergent malware threats.
  
• AnySpyware - An article database that also includes human HijackThis log analysis.
  
• MalwareInfo - Library of Windows memory processes that constitute spyware and adware threats. Provides information on process scanning for novice users.
  
• Spy Watchman - Weblog and news site regarding developments and removal tips.
  
• 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.
  
• Free Internet Security.info - News, articles, guides, and information about how to keep computers secure from spyware and adware.
  
• 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.
  
• Wikipedia - Spyware - A very detailed look at what spyware is, how it attaches itself to computers, and the common methods of prevention.
  
• Spyware Adware Removal - A database of spyware-related articles and weblog entries.
  
• 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.
  
• Ben Edelman - Doctoral student involved in spyware related research and investigations into associated unethical practices. Includes research papers, news, biography and presentations given.
  
• McAfee SiteAdvisor Blog - A blog published by the McAfee SiteAdvisor team pertaining discovered spyware companies and tactics.
  
• The Perfect Computer - Advice for novice users on which free anti-spyware software applications to install on their systems.
  
• 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.
  
• Destroy Adware - Provides definitions of common malware terms and tutorials on how to protect against malware.
  
• 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.
  
• Check Processes - Online application that scans screenshots of the Windows Task Manager and analyzes listed processes for possible infections.
  
• Spyware Killa - Information on harmful programs is provided with instructions on how to remove them from the computer and a list of malicious cookies.
  
• ProcessLibrary - Windows processes listed by name; a resource for determining whether a particular process is necessary, superfluous or even harmful.
  
• Trend Labs Anti-Malware Blog - A blog published by Trend Micro reporting on recent malware outbreaks and discovered software exploits.
  
• Malwarebytes - Service offering removal tools and prevention advice.
  
• Webhelper's CWS Diaries - An online diary about the dealings of the companies that publish and distribute spyware and other threats.
  
• 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 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.
  
• D. Dugan & Company - A collection of articles about spyware removal and protection tactics, all of which are written by users.
  
• The Art of Noh - A weblog on security, spyware, viruses and malware in general by Costin G. Raiu.
  
• Vitalsecurity.org - A blog concerning spyware, malware, and mistakes that several of the big computer companies make.
  
• FreeSpywareFixes - A collection of articles that pertain to Spyware and Adware, all by different authors.
  
• Malware Help.org - News article database featuring articles submitted by users about malicious software threats.
  
• 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.
  
• Security Cadets - A resource with guides for novice users and news about the spyware field, with a discussion help forum.
  
• MalekTips - Software-specific tips provided for several popular antispyware applications.
  
  

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