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Sandboxie Protects Your Computer from Everyone [FREE]

Tired of dealing with rogue software, spyware and malware? Spent too many hours removing unsolicited software? Worried about clicking unfamiliar Web links? My kids have the strictest rules when it comes to using my computer (what they do on their own...

Posted to Minty White by on Tue, Oct 12 2010
Filed under: Filed under: free, Security and Antimalware, security, remove, sandboxie, adware, control, antimalware, protection, spyware
Malware Meant To Destroy Your Life As You Know It

Almost 2 years ago I wrote the first article called Protection For Your PC and the second Protection For Your PC - Part 2 almost 6 months ago. All of that information, though 6 months and 2 years old respectively, applies today. However, in the past 2 years since I wrote the first article, the nasties...

Posted to Security and You: dgoslings Place by Dorothy Gosling on Sat, Jan 12 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Infected PC, Protection, security, Trojans, Worms, Viruses, Rootkits, RATs, malware, adware, Pharming, Phishing, Phraud, spyware
But My OS is Linux, I don't need security! ...or do I?

People who use Linux as an Operating System, often say they don't need to protect their computer from Malware,Spyware, Adware, Identity Theft etc etc. because they believe Linux is not at risk partly because it is not the main target of the scumware writers. Well they are wrong. The Malware writers...

Posted to Security and You: dgoslings Place by Dorothy Gosling on Wed, Jan 9 2008
Filed under: Filed under: Wireless Security, Software, Infected PC, Computer, security, AV, Firewall, Trojans, Linux, Worms, Viruses, malware, adware, spyware
DirectRevenue-Best Offers, shuts down

Posted on DirectRevenue's home page and giving no reason for the sudden closure. "Best Offers and Direct Revenue have ceased operations. To service legacy consumers we are maintaining this page of uninstall instructions, an uninstall software tool, and an email based support service." Whether...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Thu, Oct 25 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Security , Malware, Spyware, Adware
Ben Edelman Charges Zango is in Violation of FTC Agreement

Among the allegations: "Widespread Zango “ActiveX” Installations without Unavoidable, Prominent Disclosure of Material Terms (XP SP1 and Earlier). Details. Widespread Zango Banner-Based Installations without Unavoidable, Prominent Disclosure of Material Terms (XP SP2). Details. Ongoing Zango Installations...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Wed, Aug 1 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Security , Zango, Adware
Zango's tango

Technology & Marketing Law Blog: Zango’s Busy Litigation Docket PC Tools & Kaspersky Responses to Zango Lawsuit Zango Also Loses Kaspersky TRO Motion Sunbelt Blog: Zango TRO against PC Tools denied Vitalsecurity: Rogue Security Applications Being Pushed On Myspace

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Thu, Jun 7 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Security , Zango, Spyware, Adware
House Passes another Spyware Bill

The House passed a cyber-security bill that would allow for civil penalties of up to $3,000,000. H.R. 964: Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act or Spy Act. The bill, introduced by Rep. Adolphus Towns (D-New York), to protect users of the Internet from unknowing transmission of their personally...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Thu, Jun 7 2007
Filed under: Filed under: News , Security , Malware, Spyware, Adware
Zango article at the Washington CEO

Keith Smith, co-founder and chief executive officer of Zango Inc., an online advertising and media company. http://www.washingtonceo.com/index.php?id=90&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=783&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=146&cHash=a729775d91 "Every company runs into obstacles. My company, Zango Inc.,...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Fri, Jun 1 2007
Filed under: Filed under: News , Zango, Adware
Spyware vendors trying to clean up image…

Ben Edelman writes: Spyware Still Cheating Merchants and Legitimate Affiliates "Spyware vendors are trying to clean up their images. For example, Zango settled a FTC investigation, then last week sued PC Tools for detecting and removing Zango software. Meanwhile, Integrated Search Technologies ...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Tue, May 22 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Security , Zango, Spyware, Adware
Zango’s lawsuit against PC Tools, update

PC Tools spokeswoman Magida Ezzat: "We believe the proceedings are an attempt by Zango to influence our reclassification process. Prior to the lawsuit we were well into an in-depth review and reclassification of the latest versions of Zango products; Seekmo Search Assistant, Zango Search Assistant...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Sat, May 19 2007
Filed under: Filed under: News , Security , Zango, Adware
Zango sues PC Tools

Computerworld May 18, 2007 Adware Zango sues maker of antispyware tool. "Adware maker Zango Inc. has sued PC Tools Pty Ltd., makers of the popular Spyware Doctor software, in a dispute over the way the antispyware program flags and removes Zango's technology." "Formerly known as 180solutions...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Fri, May 18 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Security , Zango, Adware
“Ads by Google” pushing Rogues

Cross post from certifiedbug.com Normally I don’t bother to go through all the spams received on this blog before deletion, however today one Spam caught my eye: “download free removal spybot spyware | http://removalspyware.info |” because I have seen it advertised a lot via Google Ads. http://www.removalspyware...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Mon, May 14 2007
Filed under: Filed under: Security , Rogues, Adware
CDT and StopBadware file complaint with FTC against rogue site

Virus Bulletin reports : "The Argentina-based, English-language site FastMP3Search.com.ar promotes itself as a rapid MP3 search service and requires the installation of a 'plugin' to enable searching of its content. According to StopBadware research, users that have been tricked into installing...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Sun, Dec 10 2006
Filed under: Filed under: News , Security , Rogues, Spyware, Adware
Bad Practices Continue at Zango

Previously: FTC fines Zango 3 million According to Ben Edelman and Eric Howes , Zango is in violation of the key terms and requirements of the FTC settlement . Featured Research Howes Timeline of Zango's 2005 Practices Edelman Analysis of Zango Commission-Stealing Published Edelman Reports of Nonconsensual...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Mon, Nov 20 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Security , Zango, Spyware, Adware
FTC fines Zango 3 million

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) fined adware distributer 'Zango' (formerly 180Solutions) three million dollars for deceptive installs of Zango's pop-up software on users computers and trying to prevent those users from uninstalling it; a violation of federal law. FTC File No. 052 3130...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Sat, Nov 4 2006
Filed under: Filed under: News , Security , Zango, Spyware, Adware
The Guardian serves up Zango?

Video nasty, adware nastier say experts of Guardian.co.uk ad By Will Sturgeon Published: Monday 14 August 2006 "In order to view video clips of car smashes and accidents, or download games and screensavers on Zango.com users must install a file called Setup.exe from a server at static.zangocash...

Posted to bits and bytes by tashi on Tue, Aug 15 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Security , Zango, Malware, Spyware, Adware
Warner Bros. To Cut Link With Adware Firm Zango

'Inappropriate Material' Could Reach Children Special to The Washington Post Friday, July 28, 2006; Page D05 Brian Krebs writes: "Warner Bros. Studios, home to Bugs Bunny, Scooby Doo and Harry Potter, said yesterday that it plans to terminate a business relationship with Zango Inc., an adware...

Posted to bits and bytes by Susanh on Sat, Jul 29 2006
Filed under: Filed under: Security , Zango, Malware, Spyware, Adware

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