Lukol Directory: Computers: Security: Malicious Software: Spyware and Adware

ProcessLibrary
Windows processes listed by name; a resource for determining whether a particular process is necessary, superfluous or even harmful.
http://www.processlibrary.com

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.
http://www.pcpitstop.com/spycheck/eula.asp

Destroy Adware
Provides definitions of common malware terms and tutorials on how to protect against malware.
http://www.destroyadware.com/

Spyware Removal Guide
A guide on removing residual spyware using free tools such as HijackThis.
http://www.nnucomputerwhiz.com/spyware.sht...

Remove-All-Spyware.com
A resource for beginners to understand spyware and adware which includes a support forum.
http://www.remove-all-spyware.com/

MalekTips
Software-specific tips provided for several popular antispyware applications.
http://malektips.com/removing_spyware_and_...

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.
http://www.antispywarecoalition.org

Nevyan's Tips and Tricks
Blog with assorted articles on spyware commingled with other computer-related articles.
http://nevyan.blogspot.com/

AnySpyware
An article database that also includes human HijackThis log analysis.
http://www.anyspyware.com/

McAfee SiteAdvisor Blog
A blog published by the McAfee SiteAdvisor team pertaining discovered spyware companies and tactics.
http://blog.siteadvisor.com/

Doxdesk
Information on how to prevent infection, lists of reputable and rogue products, database of known parasites and glossary of terms.
http://www.doxdesk.com/

D. Dugan & Company
A collection of articles about spyware removal and protection tactics, all of which are written by users.
http://spyware.dugancom.com/

Spyware's Most Wanted
Instructions for beginners on how to install and use the most common paid and free anti-spyware products.
http://www.removingspywareforfree.com

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.
http://www.esecurityplanet.com/views/artic...

Free Internet Security.info
News, articles, guides, and information about how to keep computers secure from spyware and adware.
http://www.freeinternetsecurity.info/

Spyware Removal Tutorial
Several articles about how to find remove and prevent spyware. Includes an optimization tutorial as part of the clean up process.
http://spyware-removal.digitalcrunch.com

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.
http://www.processid.com/index.html

Ben Edelman
Doctoral student involved in spyware related research and investigations into associated unethical practices. Includes research papers, news, biography and presentations given.
http://www.benedelman.org/

RunSafe
Software that allows Windows users to allow only certain selected programs to be run with administrative rights, to prevent the installation of spyware in an administrative account.
http://www.runsafe.com/

SecurityFocus
Article about spyware keyloggers, how they work, how to remove them and prevention of keystroke capture.
http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1829

Spyware Adware Removal
A database of spyware-related articles and blog entries.
http://www.spyware-adware-removal.co.uk/

Spyware Warrior
Weblog waging war against spyware.
http://netrn.net/spywareblog/

Vitalsecurity.org
A blog concerning spyware, malware, and mistakes that several of the big computer companies make.
http://www.vitalsecurity.org/

Complete Computer Security
A multitude of links assembled by David Woodsmall to articles and websites pertaining hacker and threat protection.
http://home.nc.rr.com/woodsmall/security.h...

Spyware Killa
Information on harmful programs is provided with instructions on how to remove them from the computer and a comprehensive list of malicious cookies.
http://www.geocities.com/spywarekilla/

Spyware Security
A blog with news articles pertaining to internet and spyware protection.
http://www.spywaresecurity.net/

Spyware Focus
Blog containing anti-spyware product testing.
http://www.spyware-focus.com

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.
http://www.re-quest.net/computers/spyware/...

The Art of Noh
A weblog on security, spyware, viruses and malware in general by Costin G. Raiu.
http://www.noh.ro/blog/

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.
http://www.unwantedlinks.com/intro.htm

SpyList
List of IP addresses used by malware distributors, and information for network administrators on protecting against these IP addresses on their network.
http://www.spylist.org

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.
http://www.pctorium.com

SpywareInfo
Forums offering assistance on spyware removal. Also offer a weekly newsletter, a chat room and an online scan provided by XBlock.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/

Spyware Daily
Spyware news blog with news about the latest threats and news from the industry.
http://www.spywaredaily.com

Anti-Spyware Central
A collection of information and tools to help novice computer users fix problems associated with Spyware, Adware, and other problems.
http://people.aero.und.edu/~ewondras/

Computer Security Advisor
A beginner's guide that explains the basics of the levels of intrustion, and tells what to look for in programs which defend against each.
http://www.cosead.com/index.php

Spyware Alert
An archive of spyware-related news articles.
http://www.spywarenews.org/

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.
http://www.cexx.org/adware.htm

Webhelper's CWS Diaries
An online diary about the dealings of the companies that publish and distribute spyware and other threats.
http://webhelper4u.net/whmembers/index.htm

Malware Help.org
News article database featuring articles submitted by users about malicious software threats.
http://www.malwarehelp.org/

Wikipedia - Spyware
A very detailed look at what spyware is, how it attaches itself to computers, and the common methods of prevention.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware

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.
http://temerc.com/

AntiSpy Web
Anti-spyware software downloads, prevention articles, and live threat alerts.
http://www.antispyweb.com/

FreeSpywareFixes
A collection of articles that pertain to Spyware and Adware, all by different authors.
http://www.freespywarefixes.com

Bluemicro Online Security
An interactive computer security-related site with forums and user-posted news articles.
http://www.bluemicro.net/

Sub Topics:
Chats and Forums
Detection and Removal Tools
Alleged Corporate Developers of Spyware


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2006