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Spyware

Adware, Spyware and other unwanted "malware" - and how to remove them
This site has an extensive listing of Spyware with instructions for removal. There is also a discussion blog and other related forums by cexx.org

Anti-Spyware Coalition
The Anti-Spyware Coalition is a group composed of anti-spyware software companies, academics, and consumer groups, and is convened by The Center for Democracy and Technology.

Anti-Spyware Reviews
This site provides reviews of Anti-Spyware software.

Ghosts in our Machines
Background and policy proposals on the spyware problem from the Center for Democracy and Technology.

Internet Spyware (I-Spy) Prevention Act
FAQ’s on various legislative efforts those are underway at both the state and federal levels to address the problem of Spyware. U.S. lawmakers have been debating on various bills (e.g., I-Spy bill) that would impose penalties and fines for spyware activities.

Microsoft Spyware Prevention Video
Microsoft Video detailing 3 steps you can take to protect your computer from spyware.

PEW Internet Spywear Report
A brief overview of the report that looks at how spywear changes Internet use and links to the full report and questionnaire in PDF format.

Scumware
Scumware: Software, scripts or programs that are specifically designed to circumvent or steal revenue and traffic from legitimate web sites. Most scumware is also considered to be spyware since it usually includes programs which transmit your personal information. Scumware is usually installed without consent and bundled with other programs such as popular file sharing programs or Adware.

Securing Your Web Browser from Spyware
A self-learning guide that helps secures one’s web browser from Spyware and other Badware.

Spy vs. I-Spy: A Tale of Dueling Anti-Spyware Bills

Spyware can Make Your PC Lie to You – Report
Article with interesting information about the latest forms spyware and links to additional information such as Webroot’s latest State of Spyware Report.

Spyware Definition
A Definition and crash course from Whatis.com along with articles and related links.

Spyware Guide
The Spyware Guide was created to provide an all inclusive and updated resource on spy ware applications, what they do and how they're used. These resources include: which software applications can detect and defeat spyware, an extensive database of all known spy software and adware applications and contact information as well as other privacy related products. As the spy versus spy battle rages on we have decided to document this fascinating battlefield.

Spyware legislation in the United States

Spyware, Malware, and Trojan Removal
This web forum provides information on removing Spyware, Malware and Trojans.

Spyware Removal Tools
This is a website containing spyware removal tools, spywareware and adware in the news and information on how recent spyware and adware injections work.

Stop Viruses from Loading onto Your Computer. (Video)
This Video explains methods on how to limit viruses from being able to load onto a computer.

Stopping Spyware at the Gate
An User Study of Privacy, Notice and Spyware that has been conducted on a small sample of students.

Trends in Badware 2007
A report on the latest trends in Spyware, that also deals with identity theft and compromised websites on the Internet.

Web Bugs
A Definition and crash course from Whatis.com along with articles and related links.

 
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