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Wikipedia - Spyware - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware
A very detailed look at what spyware is, how it attaches itself to computers, and the common methods of prevention. |
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Anti-Spyware Coalition - http://www.antispywarecoalition.org
A group dedicated to building a consensus about definitions and best practices in the debate surrounding spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies. |
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Trend Labs Anti-Malware Blog - http://blog.trendmicro.com/
A blog published by Trend Micro reporting on recent malware outbreaks and discovered software exploits. |
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http://www.doxdesk.com/ - http://www.doxdesk.com/
Information on how to prevent infection, lists of reputable and rogue products, database of known parasites and glossary of terms. |
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CEXX Org - Counterexploitation - http://www.cexx.org/adware.htm
Detailed descriptions of various spyware, adware, and other parasitic software. Includes instructions for removing many common and not-so-common spyware and adware programs. |
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McAfee SiteAdvisor Blog - http://blog.siteadvisor.com/
A blog published by the McAfee SiteAdvisor team pertaining discovered spyware companies and tactics. |
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Ben Edelman - http://www.benedelman.org/
Doctoral student involved in spyware related research and investigations into associated unethical practices. Includes research papers, news, biography and presentations given. |
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Spyware Warrior - http://spywarewarrior.com/
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. |
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Malware Help.org - http://www.malwarehelp.org/
News article database featuring articles submitted by users about malicious software threats. |
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ProcessLibrary - http://www.processlibrary.com
Windows processes listed by name; a resource for determining whether a particular process is necessary, superfluous or even harmful. |
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Spyware Sucks - http://msmvps.com/blogs/spywaresucks/
News and analysis of emergent malware threats. |
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Destroy Adware - http://www.destroyadware.com/
Provides definitions of common malware terms and tutorials on how to protect against malware. |
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Unwanted Links - http://www.unwantedlinks.com/intro.htm
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. |
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SecurityFocus - http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1829
Article about spyware keyloggers, how they work, how to remove them and prevention of keystroke capture. |
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It Pays To Read License Agreements - http://www.pcpitstop.com/spycheck/eula.asp
Explains that if a person gets spyware and adware on his or her computer, it could be because he or she agreed to it. |