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CounterSpy Protects Against New Spyware Keylogger

Myantispyware team November 24, 2005 No Comment Identity Theft, Malware removal

The spyware keylogger, named Srv.SSA-KeyLogger, secretly steals data from users’ Internet sessions, including logins and passwords from online banking sessions, eBay, PayPal, and other programs that use html forms to collect personal information. It is a new variant of existing Trojans known by a variety of names, including Troj/Dumaru-BD, Troj/Dumaru-ALTroj/Dumaru-BO, BackDoor-CCT.gen, and Backdoor.Nibu.L. Note that

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Spyware and adware invades your PC without your knowledge or permission!

Myantispyware team November 24, 2005 No Comment Malware removal

CounterSpy is a complete spyware fighting utility. It utilizes memory-resident spyware cookie detection so that websites you visit cannot track your movements. It also allows users to schedule scans at convenient intervals. Best of all, it runs scans quickly and efficiently so that your computer’s resources are not taxed unnecessarily. CounterSpy is able to catch

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How to Disable/Enable System Restore in Windows ME or Windows XP

Myantispyware team November 22, 2005 No Comment Tutorials - HowTo

One of the best features of Windows ME or XP is the System Restore option, however if a virus infects a computer with this operating system the virus may be accidentally backed up because of this feature. In order to completely remove a virus on these operating systems, you should disable System Restore before cleaning

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The Importance of Firewalls

Myantispyware team November 22, 2005 No Comment Tips

It is often suggested to perform regular virus and spyware scans. I couldn’t agree more to this, but in many cases the importance of having a quality firewall is not mentioned. Probably, the most important thing you could have on your computer to protect your privacy is a firewall! Another thing many people don’t realize

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Attention Online Shoppers: Identity Theft and Computer Security Hazards at Risk of Increasing During Holiday Season

Myantispyware team November 22, 2005 No Comment Identity Theft, Tips

For those who think shopping malls are scary places during the holiday season, the threats you can’t see while shopping on the Internet can be far more prevalent. Online shopping is predicted to increase by 25% this holiday season, according to Forrester Research, including 2.5 million new households that will purchase online for the first

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What is “Internet Zone” ? How to use “Internet Zone Settings” ?

Myantispyware team November 21, 2005 No Comment FAQ, Tips, Tutorials - HowTo

Most of the Internet Explorer settings that we’ll be configuring apply to the Internet zone. The Internet zone is the default zone that all web sites fall into unless the user explicitly adds them to another zone (e.g., the Trusted sites zone or the Restricted sites zone). It’s important to lock down the Internet zone

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Protecting kids from spyware, adware and malware

Myantispyware team November 20, 2005 No Comment Malware removal, Tips

If your kids surf the Internet, chances are they’re going to want to download games, music, and other programs that may expose your computer to spyware or other unwanted software. Spyware is a general term used for software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer,

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How to show hidden files in Windows

Myantispyware team November 20, 2005 2 Comments Tutorials - HowTo

By default Windows hides certain files from being seen with Windows Explorer or My Computer. This is done to protect these files, which are usually system files, from accidentally being modified or deleted by the user. Unfortunately viruses, spyware, and hijackers often hide there files in this way making it hard to find them and

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Lock down your browser

Myantispyware team November 19, 2005 No Comment Tips

One of the most prevalent means for spyware and adware to be installed is through Internet Explorer. To prevent spyware and adware from installing without your knowledge and permission, you need to “lock down” Internet Explorer. There is a simple way to do this.

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Here’s how to use the HOST file to block ads

Myantispyware team November 19, 2005 No Comment Tips, Tutorials - HowTo

1. Determine the location of your HOST file: Windows XP = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC Windows 2K = C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC Windows 98, Me = C :windows\hosts Macintosh: Mac System Folder or Preferences folder. (eg., Macintosh HD:System Folder:Preferences:Hosts) 2. Backup your HOST file – It’s a good idea to save your original HOST file in a safe location on your

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