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  • Security tool aims to stop drive-by installs

    Veterans of antispyware specialist PestPatrol have developed a new tool that throws up roadblocks for so-called drive-by installs of malicious code onto vulnerable PCs.

  • Kazaa creates worst spyware threat, says CA

    The peer-to-peer file sharing program Kazaa is the biggest spyware threat on the Internet, according to a security firm.

  • CA seals $430m Netegrity deal

    Computer Associates has announced a deal to acquire security vendor Netegrity in a US$430m all-cash deal marking the latest in a string of mergers and acquisitions in the security space.

  • Yahoo's anti-spy toolbar buggy

    Yahoo on Friday in the US confirmed that its recently released toolbar has mistakenly linked an alleged spyware program with a product that has nothing to do with the application in question.

  • Spies caught in parliament house

    Democrat senator Brian Greig is drafting legislation which aims to better define, and in some cases outlaw spyware and adware, after his office found the computers on the parliamentary system had been compromised by more than 50 different Internet-borne pests.

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  • To catch a spy: Anti-spyware tools reviewed

    Spyware is gaining more mindshare amongst IT departments and security vendors alike. We round up eight tools that take on the undercover software.

  • Pest control: Battling spyware

    To help curb the torrent of spyware, ZDNet Australia presents a spyware superguide comprising the latest reviews, tips and tricks aimed at keeping users safe.

  • Take back control after IE is hijacked

    When faced with an Internet Explorer "hijacking", what should users do? This article examines the steps required to remove malicious code and regain control of your IE browser.

  • Controlling the pests

    Tired of pop ups taking over your Web browsing experience? Fear no more, adware and spyware have met their match in a little program called PestPatrol.

  • Integrated VPNs secure remote workstations

    Securing remote workstations once meant implementing a VPN. Increasing network threats require more protection, such as integrated VPNs that offer strong internal security controls.

Reviews (9)

  • To catch a spy: Anti-spyware tools reviewed

    Spyware is gaining more mindshare amongst IT departments and security vendors alike. We round up eight tools that take on the undercover software.

  • eTrust Pest Patrol Anti-Spyware 2005

    Pest Patrol Anti-Spyware doesn't score highly in user-friendly or speed terms, although it is a extensively documented and perfectly competent Spyware removal solution.

  • Who's spying on you? 6 anti-spyware apps tested

    Call it spyware, adware, malware, or tracking software, those hidden bits of code may be broadcasting your innermost secrets to the world. Here's how to put a stop to it.

  • Spyware begone!

    The Internet is littered with spyware, tiny apps that live on your hard drive recording your Internet surfing activities. We look at five antispyware products and recommend the best.

  • PestPatrol 4.2

    PestPatrol offers fast and thorough spyware protection, but it is also the most expensive antispyware app we reviewed.

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