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    Software Blacklist

    Sriram Sharma, Sep 10, 2003 0000 hrs IST

    10 Applications that do you no good!

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Bonzi Buddy: This chimp is NOT your friend, he may be pretty cute, but he's a rapist and a child molester.

Comet Cursor: A "cursor enhancer", which is actually spyware.

DownloadWare: A "download manager", which also monitors your browsing habits, and may install other software without permission. Related to "Network Essentials" and "MediaLoads".

eAcceleration: Also known as the eAnthology package, which includes Stop-Sign and others, this vast suite of junkware apps claims to include its own anti-spyware tools (which mark Spybot and Adaware as dangerous) and its own pop-up blocker (which doesn't block its own ads, of course). Stay away from this.

Of course, there are lots more, and newer versions of malware keep coming up. An extensive list of spyware/malware/parasites can be found at
http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/
A larger but less detailed list can be found in Spybot's database at
http://security.kolla.de/index.php?lang=en&page=knowledgebase/threats

Removal:
The best tool for spyware removal as of now is Spybot. While installing, click on the "Online" button on the left-hand side, and click on "Search for Updates". Select all of the updates available and click on "Download Updates". It may take a while for the download to complete (since the servers are usually pretty busy), and SpyBot may restart after the downloads are installed. Scan and remove all the malicious programs you can find with Spybot.



You can download spybot from: http://security.kolla.de/

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akoo
,suodia, on Mar 21, 2009 01:02 PM
its very funny thanks and i hope that
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phoebe
,Hong Kong, on Nov 29, 2007 03:27 PM
Good
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MOHAMMAD
,TEHRAN, on Aug 11, 2007 06:13 PM
DF
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Nimish Inamdar
,Mumbai, on Jun 16, 2004 10:46 PM
i knew tht kazaa is quite risky. how do u think about edonkey? tht's a new p2p tht i've downloaded.
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Alex
,Mumbai, on May 10, 2004 04:25 PM
Guys If You are Looking for a good P2P software which is harmless, features a good search & cool, Go for WinMX. Its just a 732 KB download and impressive album download feature. Far Better than that of Kazaa. Kazaa is only good for single downloads. But WinMX is the Album Champ.
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John Doe
,John Doe, on May 18, 2004 05:24 PM
Think this one will be edited by moderator, ill change my name if that does not happen ;) Its not legit according to Sharman Networks, but you can download it if you search goole for it.
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Suresh
,Mumbai, on Sep 20, 2003 01:43 PM
Please suggest a good pop up blocker.
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kel
,lake city, on Sep 30, 2003 06:16 AM
pop up stopper free edition
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Dennis Mendonca
,Mumbai, on Sep 30, 2003 08:25 AM
Nothing beats PopupCop as a blocker for popup ads. The new version of the Google Toolbar for IE also includes a pretty good pop-up ad blocker
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Navin
,Delhi, on Apr 18, 2004 02:54 AM
You must try adaware its great, and do the trick for you, to download u can go to www.totalcare.8m.com and you will get adaware link there, its wasy for u to get it there.
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amit
,delhi, on Dec 17, 2003 04:16 AM
I think AdAware is a better product....besides being Free!
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R Pinto
,Manama, Bahrain, on Dec 13, 2003 06:34 PM
A must read!
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SlingShot
,Mangalore, on Nov 24, 2003 07:33 PM
Using alternate browsers like Mozilla Firebird which let you block pop-ups is a good solution
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Arun Krishnan
,Trivandrum, on Sep 11, 2003 07:03 PM
AdAware has never failed me. They also release updates constantly. I have never tried out Spybot. Will do sometime. Thanks for letting the guys know about the dangers of Spy/Mal/Adware. Keep up the good work :)
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Vijay
,Aurangabad, on Sep 10, 2003 10:31 PM
what exactly is a spyware???
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Anonymous
,Pondicherry, on Sep 11, 2003 08:04 AM
If I'm not mistaken, it is some application such as the ones described in this section that give out info about your system without your knowing it, i.e. every time you connect to the Net. This can be prevented by the use of a firewall. Hope this helps.
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Vijay
,Aurangabad, on Sep 11, 2003 05:05 PM
Thank you very much Anonymous!!
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Menon
,Cochin, on Sep 11, 2003 02:45 PM
What about Adclicker, Easydates, Comsoft (dialers) and many more .. ?
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Gary Francois
,Pacifica, CA (between SF & SJ), on Sep 11, 2003 11:09 AM
I try to be careful, BUT... I have some IE Toolbars that I can't seem to get get rid of. Can you tell me where to look for these little "darlings" to get rid of them? (is it Windows, Program Files, the Registry ??) I appreciate any help. Thank you, in advance, Gary
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Jim
,TechTree Test Labs, on Sep 11, 2003 12:21 PM
Use Spybot or Adaware to remove these darlings.
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Gary Francois
,Pacifica, CA (between SF & SJ), on Sep 11, 2003 11:11 AM
Again, THANK YOU
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