Press release: Bentley College Survey Finds U.S. Adults Are Concerned About Cyber-Security Issues, But Still Need Help Understanding Internet Threats [Link] From the survey findings (6 pages, PDF): “Current efforts to address the widespread lack of home PC security do not distinguish between expert and inexpert home PC users, and do not take into account… Continue Reading
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PC World Tests Indicate Free Anti-Spyware Programs Are Best Choice
“Some anti-spyware companies use confusing ads, and our tests show their $20-$60 products are less effective than free competitors.” [Link] See also my posting from yesterday on a spyware review from Ars Technica that concluded Ad-Aware, which is free, is the program to use. Continue Reading
Two Part Series on Spyware
From Ars Technica this two part article on spyware – Malware: what it is and how to prevent it (descriptions and screen shots are provided) Spyware removal tools: “This software (6 programs) will be judged on its ease of use, the amount of feedback it provides, and of course its effectiveness in removing malware. Effectiveness… Continue Reading
New Survey on PC Security Highlights Widespread Vulnerabilities
From the press release: “The AOL/ NCSA Online Safety Study (9 pages, PDF) conducted by technical experts in the homes of 329 typical dial-up and broadband computer users found that most computer users think they are safe but lack basic protections against viruses, spyware, hackers, and other online threats. In addition, large majorities… Continue Reading
Research on Phishing Indicates Attacks Are Targeted and Viral
From email security provider CipherTrust, this report details research on the origin, method of dissemination, and targets of phishing attacks. “CipherTrust researchers have determined that fewer than five zombie networks are responsible for all Internet phishing attacks worldwide.” Continue Reading
Industry Group Launches Website With Resources to Combat Spyware
“GetNetWise is a public service brought to you by a wide range of Internet industry corporations and public interest organizations. The GetNetWise coalition wants Internet users to be only “one click away” from the resources they need to make informed decisions about their and their family’s use of the Internet.” Continue Reading
FTC Seeks Court Order Against Spyware Maker
Update to 10/08/04 posting, FTC Files Case Against Two Companies Who Market Spyware, that included a link to the complaint, see the 10/12/04 FTC press release, FTC Cracks down On Spyware Operation, for additional comments. Continue Reading
House Gives Overwhelming Approval to Spy Act
The SPY Act, H.R. 2929, To protect users of the Internet from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs, and for other purposes, was approved today by the House. See the accompanying House Report 108-619. See also this related posting, Spy Act Receives Strong Endorsement from House Cmte, the Software Principles Yielding… Continue Reading
2004 Global Information Security Survey
The State of Information Security, 2004, A Worldwide Study Conducted by CIO Magazine and PricewaterhouseCoopers (Executive Summary). Related article, Six Secrets of Highly Secure Organizations Continue Reading
Anti-Piracy and Spyware Protection Bills Awaiting House Vote
From Reuters, news that two bills have been ordered reported by the House Judiciary Committee: H.R. 4077, the Piracy Deterrence and Education Act of 2004, To enhance criminal enforcement of the copyright laws, to educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and for other purposes. H.R. 4661, the Internet Spyware… Continue Reading
Guide to Combatting Spyware
From InformationWeek, Special Report: Readers Take The Offensive Against Spyware. Includes the following articles: What Is Spyware And Why Should IT Care? Readers Share Their Spyware Strategies Strategy 1: Tools, Tools, And More Tools Strategy 2: Developing Enterprisewide Strategies Download Software Recommended By Our Readers Continue Reading
Quick Tech Guide Assists in Respone to Trojan or Virus
Recovering from a Trojan Horse or Virus, August 12, 2004. Continue Reading
